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 introduces central issues in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language, including the mind–body problem, consciousness, intentionality, concepts, meaning, truth, and the distinction between syntax and semantics. Students will critically examine classic and contemporary philosophical arguments concerning the nature of mind and language. |
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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 Proper names Week 5-6 Speech Act, Language and Behavior Week 7-9 The Nature of Consciousness (Dualism, Physicalism, Behaviorism) Week 10 Can Machine Think? (Mind, Machine, and Functionalism) Week 11 Intentionality Week 12 Perception Week 13- Other Minds and Self-knowledge Week 14 Externalism and the Extended Mind Week 15 How to write a philosophical paper
Readings (Selected) Frege, “On Sense and Reference” Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus / Philosophical Investigations (excerpts) Searle, “Proper Names” Kripke, Naming and Necessity (excerpt) Austin, “Performative Utterances” Bayne, Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction Nagel, “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?” Putnam, “Brains and Behavior” Block, “Concepts of Consciousness” Searle, “Can Computers 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% Term paper 30% To pass, students must earn 60 points in total |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | | All required 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 term paper |
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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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備考 Others | | |
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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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