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 examines the seminal issues in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language. In particular, we will consider the mind-body problems, consciousness, intentionality, concept, meaning, truth, and the distinction between syntax and semantics. |
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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 | | We will read and discuss a mix of classics and contemporary articles on the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language.
Week 1 Introduction to the philosophy of language Week 2-4 Meaning, reference, and truth Week 5 Language and Behavior Week 6 The Mind-body problem and Dualism Week 7-9 What is Consciousness? (Behaviorism and Functionalism) Week 10-11 Thought experiments on consciousness (Philosophical zombie, Mary's room) Week 12-14 Mind, machine, and virtual reality Week 15 Intentionality
Reading materials: Frege: On Sense and Reference Wittgenstein: Tractatus/Philosophical Investigation(excerpt) Saul A. Kripke: Naming and Necessity (excerpt) Austin: Performative Utterances Rene Descartes-Meditations on First Philosophy (II and VI) Thomas Nagel: What is it like to be a bat? Hilary Putnam: The Nature of Mental States Hilary Putnam: Brains and Behavior Frank Jackson: Epiphenomenal Qualia Ned Block: Concepts of Consciousness John R. Searle: Can Computer Think? Chalmers: Reality + (excerpt)
The schedule and readings are subject to change. |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Attendance 30% Discussion 40% Final essay 30% To pass, students must earn 60 points in total |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | All readings will be provided electronically. |
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参考書 Reference Book | | |
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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) | | Weekly reading assignments and preparation for the final essay. |
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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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授業開講形態等 Lecture format, etc. | | A-1)Face-to-face course (Only face-to-face classes) |
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