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PY5310   Philosophy of Mind

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Tue

The module will look at the philosophical dimensions of a number of debates that occur at the intersection between philosophy, scientific psychology and cognitive science. Particular attention will be paid to relating these debates to more traditional problems in metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of mind.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Prof M Wheeler