Philosophy of Mind
Fall 2022
A depiction of the “interior powers” of the mind: “common sense, imaginings, judging, and remembering”, circa 1330. From Cambridge University Library MS Gg. 1.1, Folio 490v. For discussion, see Mary J. Carruthers, “Two Unusual Mind Diagrams in a Late Fifteenth-Century Manuscript”, Manuscript Studies, Vol. 4, No. 2, Fall 2019, pp. 389-400. URI: https://doi.org/10.1353/mns.2019.0017
Details
| Course Code | Location | Times |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL-SHU 80 | 1555 Century Avenue, Room 208 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:45am to 11:00am |
Instructor
| Name | Office | Consultation Times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Weslake | brad.weslake@nyu.edu | 1555 Century Avenue, Room 961 | By appointment |
Overview
This class is an introduction to philosophy of mind. No prior philosophy, psychology or neuroscience will be assumed.
Assessment
Requirements:
- Two exams.
- Two 6–8 page papers.
- Attendance and participation.
The final grade will be determined approximately as follows:
| First Exam: | 20% |
| Second Exam: | 20% |
| First Paper: | 20% |
| Second Paper: | 30% |
| Attendance and participation: | 10% |
Assessment dates:
| First Exam: | TBD | |
| First Paper: | TBD | |
| Second Exam: | TBD | |
| Second Paper: | TBD |
Policies
Attendance and Lateness
Students are required to attend all classes on time. An explanation for every absence or late attendance must be submitted in writing to the instructor. Every failure to attend class on time will count against the component of the final grade awarded for attendance and participation, unless an explanation is received and approved at least one day prior to the class in question. Requests for exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis, and typically granted only when related to an illness or other unforeseeable change in life circumstance.
Integrity
It is a condition on passing this course that students read and adhere to the NYU Shanghai policy on academic integrity as described in the current NYU Shanghai Academic Bulletin.
Course Materials
All notes, readings and assignments can be found here.
The following books have been placed on reserve in the library:
- Kim, Jaegwon. 2010. Philosophy of Mind, Westview Press, Boulder CO.
- Chalmers, David J. 2002. Philosophy of Mind: Classical and Contemporary Readings, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Schedule
Meeting 1: Introductory Discussion (Monday 5 September)
Meeting 2: (Wednesday 7 September)
Mid-Autumn Festival
Meeting 3: (Wednesday 14 September)
Meeting 4: (Sunday 18 September)
Meeting 5: (Monday 19 September)
Meeting 6: (Wednesday 21 September)
Meeting 7: (Monday 26 September)
Meeting 8: (Wednesday 28 September)
National Day Holiday: Fall Break
Meeting 9: (Monday 10 October)
Meeting 10: (Wednesday 12 October)
Meeting 11: (Monday 17 October)
Meeting 12: (Wednesday 19 October)
Meeting 13: (Monday 24 October)
Meeting 14: (Wednesday 26 October)
Meeting 15: (Monday 31 October)
Meeting 16: (Wednesday 2 November)
Meeting 17: (Monday 7 November)
Meeting 18: (Wednesday 9 November)
Meeting 19: (Monday 14 November)
Meeting 20: (Wednesday 16 November)
Meeting 21: (Monday 21 November)
Meeting 22: (Wednesday 23 November)
Meeting 23: (Wednesday 28 November)
Meeting 24: (Wednesday 30 November)
Meeting 25: (Monday 5 December)
Meeting 26: (Wednesday 7 December)
Meeting 27: (Monday 12 December)
Meeting 28: (Wednesday 14 December)
Updated: 30 May 2022