PHIL 135Philosophy of Psychology
Looks at philosophical issues raised by current research on the nature of perception, cognition, and consciousness in psychology and cognitive science or neuroscience. Can there be a science of the mind? Could machines be conscious? Do animals have minds? How did the mind evolve? These and a host of related questions form the subject matter of this course.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100A or PHIL 100B or PHIL 100C or PHIL 100D. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | TBA | N. Orlandi | Open 0/40 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | PhysSciences 140 | J. Dinishak | Closed 40/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Orlandi | 4.4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 86% | 39 |
| Janette Dinishak | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 43 |
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