Philosophy of Mind
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims at an in-depth understanding of a current debate or research topic within the philosophy of mind
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and critical skills to discuss a contemporary topic or debate in the field of philosophy of mind.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex problems in the context of the philosophy of mind and to identify possible solutions to these problems. They will be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to various fields of research.
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and critical skills to discuss a contemporary topic or debate in the field of philosophy of mind.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex problems in the context of the philosophy of mind and to identify possible solutions to these problems. They will be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired to various fields of research.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Main topics from current philosophy of mind will be covered:
(i) consciousness and its place in nature.
(ii) mental content, in particular narrow content.
(i) consciousness and its place in nature.
(ii) mental content, in particular narrow content.
Prerequisites for admission
B2 in English will be presupposed.
Teaching methods
Presentation by the instructor and in-class discussion of the reference literature. The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of the philosophical debate and of capacities of critical thinking and constructive discussion.
Teaching Resources
List, C. (2023). The many-worlds theory of consciousness. Noûs, 57, 316-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/nous.12408
Yli-Vakkuri, J., Hawthorne, J., 2018. Narrow Content. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
The texts will be provided on Ariel at the beginning of the course.
Yli-Vakkuri, J., Hawthorne, J., 2018. Narrow Content. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
The texts will be provided on Ariel at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
(i) Assessment of ability to write by a brief essay on a topic to be agreed upon and to be handed in 10 days before the oral exam.
(ii) Assessment of the ability to discuss a research topic by an oral exam.
(ii) Assessment of the ability to discuss a research topic by an oral exam.
Unita' didattica
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 16.30- 19.30, office or online upon prenotation by email.