Mind philosophy deals with the classic identity theory. This specific branch of philosophy deals with the nature of minds particularly the mental events, functions, properties, and consciousness. Through this [course_title], you will be introduced to the issues and concerns of this philosophy. You will learn how the nature of mind works in relation to the physical body which helps you understand, examine, and analyze the different theories and concepts of philosophy.
Assessment
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Course Credit: MIT
Course Curriculum
| Module 01 | |||
| Introduction | 00:30:00 | ||
| Searle against artificial intelligence (AI): The Chinese room argument | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Chinese room argument | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Chinese room argument and the Turing test | 00:45:00 | ||
| The Turing test | 00:45:00 | ||
| Dualism – Part 1 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Dualism – Part 2 | 00:30:00 | ||
| From dualism to behaviorism | 00:30:00 | ||
| From behaviorism to the identity theory | 00:30:00 | ||
| The identity theory | 00:45:00 | ||
| Kripke’s Objection | 00:45:00 | ||
| Functionalism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Review session | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 02 | |||
| From functionalism to externalism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Externalism | 01:00:00 | ||
| From externalism to perception | 00:45:00 | ||
| Perception: Valberg’s puzzle of experience | 00:45:00 | ||
| Perception, consciousness, and intentionality – Part 1 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Perception, consciousness, and intentionality – Part 2 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Jackson’s knowledge argument | 00:45:00 | ||
| Nagel on bats | 00:45:00 | ||
| Consciousness and its place in nature – part 1 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Consciousness and its place in nature – part 2 | 00:45:00 | ||
| Free will | 00:45:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:45:00 | ||
| Assessment | |||
| Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Certification | 00:00:00 | ||
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