Philosophy · 2nd Year · Philosophy of Mind and Self · 4.º Período
The Mind-Body Problem
An introduction to the relationship between the physical brain and the conscious mind. Students debate dualism versus materialism.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 3.2: Discuss the relationship between mind and body.NCCA Philosophy Strand 3.3: Engage with thought experiments on consciousness.
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An introduction to the relationship between the physical brain and the conscious mind. Students debate dualism versus materialism.
Key Questions
- Is the mind separate from the body?
- What is consciousness?
- Can a machine have a mind?
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