Philosophy of Mind

Explore the central questions of Philosophy of Mind in this clear, engaging course on Consciousness, the Self, mental content, and the relationship between mind and body. You will learn how major philosophers and contemporary thinkers explain Thought, experience, agency, and the Place of Mind in Nature.

Examine Philosophy Of Mind Through Consciousness, Self, And Thought

• Build a strong foundation in the mind-body problem and why it matters for Philosophy.
• Compare major theories including dualism, physicalism, behaviourism, identity theory, functionalism, and eliminativism.
• Analyze Consciousness, qualia, intentionality, perception, personal identity, free will, and moral responsibility.
• Connect Philosophy of Mind to animal minds, artificial intelligence, mental disorder, and contemporary embodied approaches.

A structured introduction to Philosophy of Mind and the Place of Mind in Nature.

This course guides you through the essential debates in Philosophy of Mind, beginning with the foundations of the field and the enduring mind-body problem. You will examine classical and modern theories that ask whether mental states are separate from the physical world, identical with brain states, functional patterns, or concepts that may need to be revised by science.

Through lessons on intentionality, perception, illusion, Consciousness, qualia, Mary’s Room, philosophical zombies, and the hard problem, you will develop a sharper understanding of how Thought relates to experience. The course also explores the Self through personal identity, memory, agency, free will, and moral responsibility.

By extending the discussion beyond human beings, you will consider animal minds, artificial intelligence, the Chinese Room, embodied cognition, extended mind, and first-person authority in mental disorder and self-knowledge. By the end, you will think more clearly about Consciousness, Self, Thought, and whether the mind can fit within nature.