授業の目的 【日本語】 Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】 Goals of the Course | | This course provides an introduction to the main problems of philosophy of mind and philosophy of language: the mind-body problems, the problem of consciousness and intentionality, the distinction between sense and reference, theories of truth and meaning, etc. |
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到達目標 【日本語】 Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | The course will consist of 15 class meetings. We will read and discuss a mix of classics and contemporary articles in the philosophy of mind and philosophy of language.
A tentative course outline: Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Descartes and Dualism Week 3-8 Modern Conceptions: Behaviorism, Functionalism, the problem of consciousness, intentionality Week 9 Frege's distinction on sense and reference Week 10-12 Language game and rule-following Week 13-15 Truth and meaning
Reading list: Ned Block. Concepts of Consciousness Hilary Putnam. The Nature of Mental States Hilary Putnam. Brains and Behavior Rene Descartes. Meditations on First Philosophy (II and VI) Gottlob Frege. On Sense and Reference Saul A. Kripke: Naming and Necessity (excerpt) Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Bluebook (excerpt) John R. Searle: Can Computer Think? Daniel C. Dennett: True Believers: The Intentional Strategy and Why It Works David J Chalmers: Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | No requirement to take another course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Active participation in class (40%) Essay(s) 30% Attendance 20% Presentation 10% To pass, students must earn 60 points in total. |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | All reading materials will be provided in class. |
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参考書 Reference Book | | A list of references will be provided in class. |
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課外学習等(授業時間外学習の指示) Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Students are required to do the readings before each class, where they will have the opportunity to discuss the material in detail. |
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履修取り下げ制度(利用の有無)学部のみ Course withdrawal | | |
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