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2017-182018-19
Module summary
What is intentionality? Are perception and cognition two forms of intentionality? What is the proper characterisation of perception? Is intentionality real and irreducible? Does intentionality rely upon relations with the environment? Can a naturalistic explanation of intentionality be provided? What connection is there between thought and language? Can phenomenal consciousness be understood in terms of intentionality? These are the main questions upon which the module will focus.
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Autumn Term 2019-20
Module aims
To consider some key issues relating to issues in Theoretical Philosophy, especially issues in Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language and Philosophy of Mind
To encourage students to engage philosophically with the issues and offer their own critical reflections
To enhance philosophical skills of argument and debate through seminar discussion and written work
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will have had the opportunity:
To discuss philosophically and critically topics in Theoretical Philosophy
To pursue these topics through a study of seminal discussions by major philosophers from the early modern period to the present day.
To improve philosophical skills of argument and debate through seminar discussion and written work
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
100
Module feedback
Written feedback will be received 4 weeks after the submission for summative work and within 2 weeks for formative work.
Indicative reading
Preliminary Reading:
Tim Crane (1995), The Mechanical Theory of Mind
Kim Sterelny (1990), The Representational Theory of Mind