CODE 104251 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 2 FILOSOFIA 8455 (L-5) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-FIL/05 TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW 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. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course will introduce the main issues in philosophy of mind, both from a strictly metaphysical and epistemological perspective, and considering the advances in neuroscience and cognitive science. Students will learn to analyze "classic" topics, such as the mind-body problem, mental causation, intentionality, and consciousness, through the critical discussion of the main theories on the nature of mind. Students will have to develop a critical thought on philosophical matters involving the mind, and the ability to build rigorous, clear arguments using a specific philosophical vocabulary. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 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. PREREQUISITES None SYLLABUS/CONTENT One book amongst the followings: RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY 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. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MARCELLO FRIXIONE Ricevimento: Thursday 2-4 p.m. DAFIST, Philosophy section, Via Balbi 4, 2nd floor Exam Board MARCELLO FRIXIONE (President) MARIA CRISTINA AMORETTI DAVIDE SERPICO (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START February 2023 Class schedule PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIND EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam ASSESSMENT METHODS 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. Exam schedule Data Ora Luogo Degree type Note 14/12/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 19/01/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 02/02/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 11/05/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 25/05/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 20/06/2023 10:00 GENOVA Orale 29/06/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 07/09/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale