2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3421 Philosophy of Mind
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Elizabeth Barnes
Email: E.J.Barnes@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
PHIL2421 OR HPSC2202Module replaces
PHIL2660This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. display in oral and written form knowledge and understanding of some central theories, disagreements, problems, and arguments of several module topics;
2. read and analyse complex texts and be sensitive to issues of interpretation;
3. use a variety of philosophical techniques (example, description, argument) in written communication;
4. engage in philosophical theorizing, analysis, and evaluation.
In addition, they should:
5. have some first-hand experience of the writings of some major philosophers on the module topics;
6. be aware of the frontiers of current debate and research on the module topics.
Syllabus
This is a sophisticated introduction to central topics in each of the three main subfields in the analytic philosophy of mind and action theory: action, experience, and cognition. Each area will be covered in the course of the semester. However, it is appropriate for the instructor to choose topics that cover more than one category. The student's goals are to understand what phenomena fall under the philosophical study of the mind,. be able to describe some of the central problems that are the subject of philosophical research into the mind, explain why these problems are so puzzling, state and partially evaluate some of the ways people have tried to solve those problems, and then present and argue for his or her own views on those problems.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 27 | 1.00 | 27.00 |
| Private study hours | 173.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading and seminar preparation: 113 hoursEssay preparation: 30 hours
Exam preparation: 30 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be asked to hand in work during one seminar each week which can form the basis of discussion with module leader in office hours.They will be invited to submit draft essay/mock exams prior to formal assessment. The module leader will comment on these on request.
Students will be invited to prepare and present material during seminars.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/06/2009
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