Philosophy of Mind
A.Y. 2025/2026
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Main topics from current philosophy of mind will be covered, focusing on Chalmers's theory of consciousness and its place in nature.
Prerequisites for admission
B2 in English will be presupposed.
Teaching methods
Presentation by the course leader and participants, 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
Chalmers, D. 2010. The Character of Consciousness. Oxford, OUP.
List, C. (2023). The many-worlds theory of consciousness. Noûs, 57, 316-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/nous.12408
Further information on the availability of texts on the Ariel site of the course.
List, C. (2023). The many-worlds theory of consciousness. Noûs, 57, 316-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/nous.12408
Further information on the availability of texts on the Ariel site 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.
Modules or teaching units
Parte A e B
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Parte C
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours