PHIL 235Philosophy 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): One course in philosophy, psychology, or linguistics. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Thu 12:00pm–3:00pm | Humanities 1 400 | C. Flores | Open 10/12 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Flores | 2.2 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 9% | 22 |
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