Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind (PHIL0046)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Philosophy
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This seminar will focus on learning from the perspective of philosophy and cognitive science. The seminar will start by examining the problem of learning as it appears in Plato鈥檚 Meno and classical Indian philosophy. We will look at today鈥檚 version of these issues as they appear in the contemporary debate over nativism, the idea that the mind鈥檚 innate structure contributes explains much of our knowledge and cognitive skills. We will also look at contemporary theories of learning from the perspective of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and machine learning/AI.

Interesting background reading: Stanislas Dehaene, How We Learn (2018).

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Professor Daniel Rothschild
Who to contact for more information: philosophy@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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