Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to evolve philosophical competence and argumentative capacities by understanding problems of mind and body and by discussing their solutions based on a critical evaluation of proposed answers and on a search for autonomous and original solutions.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Metaphysics of mind: the mind-body problem (what is a relation between mental and physical states), the problem of mental causation (are mental events causally efficacious).
Epistemology of mind: do others also have minds, are these minds similar to ours, do we have some special capacity of internal observation of our mental states, what is to have the privileged access to contents of our minds.
Mental phenomena: intentional states, phenomenal states, the problem of intentionality, the problem of qualia.
Learning and teaching methods
? Lectures with discussion;
? Seminars: presentations and discussion.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
? identify underlying issues in all kinds of debates, sensitively interpret texts drawn from a variety of ages and traditions, express and formulate complex and controversial problems precisely.
? analyse and construct sound arguments and recognise logical fallacies, methodological errors, rhetorical devices or unexamined conventional wisdom, invent or discover cases to support or challenge a position, and distinguish those that are relevant from those that are not.
? critically examine and independently formulate the best arguments for variety of positions and look for their weakest parts, evaluate views and arguments of others tolerantly and openly, conceptualize her own philosophical activity.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Communication skills: writing expression at completing colloquiums, writing expression at making a seminar, writing expression at doing house works, oral expression at collaborating in a discussion, presentation.
Use of information technology: search for information on the internet.
Problem solving: scientific-philosophical problems.
Readings
Kim, J. (2018). Philosophy of Mind (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge
Bregant, J., Markič, O. (ur.) (2007). Narava mentalnih pojavov: klasični analitični teksti. Šentilj: Aristej.
Bregant, J. (2004). Misel kot vzrok. Maribor: Pedagoška fakulteta.
Miščević, N., Markič, O. (1998). Fizično in psihično. Šentilj: Aristej.
Chalmers, D. (1996). The Conscious Mind. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Prerequisits
Introduction to philosophy.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
? Attendance and active collaboration, - 25 %
? Presentation of essay, - 25 %
? Completed midterm exam, - 25 %
? A completed seminar. - 25 %
Each of the mentioned commitments must be assessed with a passing grade.
