PHIL 721: Advanced Seminar in Philosophy

PHIL 721-002: Advanced Seminar: Consciousness
(Fall 2018)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R

Section Information for Fall 2018

This seminar explores the philosophical foundations of the science of consciousness. The seminar will engage such questions as: What evidence is sufficient for the ascription of consciousness to an entity? What are the various scientifically informed theories of consciousness on offer? And what ethical issues arise in the scientific study of consciousness? Students will explore these questions in both the philosophical and scientific literatures. The seminar is recommended for students interested in the scientific study of consciousness, philosophy of psychology, philosophy of neuroscience, and neuroethics.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Close study of selected topics in current philosophical discourse. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Philosophy. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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