A critical study of contemporary approaches to the mind-body problem, including
dualism, behaviorism, the identity theory, and functionalism. Also addressed will be
such other issues as the nature of mental representation, the possibility of artificial
intelligence, and the sources of intentionality.
Prerequisite: PHIL 1301 or 1354.
Research and classroom discussion culminating, for each student, in a thesis to be
defended before Philosophy Department faculty. Supervision for thesis provided by
course instructor and a second faculty member with expertise in student's area of
research.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the department chair.