2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3421 Philosophy of Mind
20 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Dr Darren Bradley
Email: D.J.Bradley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
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 the philosophy of mind, including such topics as intentionality, functionalism, dualism, supervenience, mental causation, emotion and self-deception.
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 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 181.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading and seminar preparation: 120 hours- Essay preparation: 40 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will have the opportunity to submit 1000 word draft essay for feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3000 words (end of module) | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 29/04/2024 16:19:43
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