PHIL 381
Spring 2011
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This course will explore recent discussions in philosophy of mind. Topics will change from year to year. This year, the course will explore recent developments in cognitive science of religion: studies of religious concepts, beliefs, and experience that have arisen in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology, such as, why are human beings inclined to believe in spirits and life after death? Is religion something that could have evolved as an adaptation? Do scientific explanations of religion contribute anything to philosophical and theological discussions of the truth of religious claims? |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings from contemporary debates in philosophy of mind.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is an advanced seminar. Students are advised to have taken at least one intermediate-level course in related areas (such as Philosophy of Mind) as preparation. |
| Instructor(s): Horst,Steven W. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK403; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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