College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Philosophy of Mind 1
Module PHL2010A for 2024/5
Module PHL2010A for 2024/5
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2010A: Philosophy of Mind 1
This module descriptor refers to the 2024/5 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- Descartes' mind/body dualism.
- Behaviourism.
- Identity theory.
- Functionalism.
- Eliminativism.
- Instrumentalism.
- Consciousness.
- Extended Mind.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | 122.5 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 27.5 | Weekly 2.5 hour lectures/seminars or 1.5 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar. |
| Guided independent study | 45 | Preparation for essay, library, research etc. |
| Guided independent study | 77.5 | Private study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE - http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
