The course will introduce the main topics in philosophy of mind, both from a metaphysical and epistemological perspective, and considering the advances in neuroscience and cognitive science. Classic issues, such as the mind-body problem, mental causation, intentionality, and consciousness, will be studied.
The course aims to introduce the main themes investigated by the contemporary philosophy of the mind, including the mind-body relationship, the causality of the mental, intentionality and consciousness. The appropriate conceptual and terminological apparatus will be provided to begin reflecting on philosophical questions concerning the mind, as well as to clarify how such questions can be analyzed not only from a strictly metaphysical and epistemological point of view, but also bearing in mind the scientific results achieved by contemporary neuroscience and cognitive sciences.
The course will introduce the current main themes in philosophy of mind both from a metaphysical and epistemological perspective, and considering the advances in neuroscience and cognitive science. Students will learn to analyze "classic" problems, such as the mind-body relation, mental causation, intentionality, and consciousness, through the critical discussion of the major positions on the nature of mind, as well as a direct reference to major philosophical texts and to the most innovative contemporary perspectives. Students will have to develop a critical thought on philosophical matters involving the mind, and to learn to build rigorous, clear arguments using a specific philosophical vocabulary.
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The course will combine lectures delivered by the instructor with classroom presentations given by attending students.
One book amongst the followings:
1) One book among the followings:
Kim, J. (2010), Philosophy of Mind, Westview Press.
Di Francesco, M., Marraffa, M., Tomasetta, A. (2018), Filosofia della mente, Carocci.
2) Teaching materials on Aulaweb.
Ricevimento: Please write to the Professor to set an appointment
MARCELLO FRIXIONE (President)
MARIA CRISTINA AMORETTI
DAVIDE SERPICO (Substitute)
February 2023
Oral exam
Oral exam. Attending students can write and present a report in class that will be graded and taken into account for the overall mark. Details will be given during classes.
