Philosophical Psychology

What concepts or metaphors help us frame the notions of mind, consciousness, and self? Often called the philosophy of the mind in contemporary analytic culture, the subject examines the presuppositions of empirical studies of mental notions and explores the possibility of grounding them in language, culture, social practices. The course studies the ways in which we can be clear about mind and other ideas dependent on it. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: any 100-level Philosophy course or consent of instructor.