PHIL1010 Mind and World - Flinders University

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Overview

This topic examines certain fundamental questions about ourselves, our world, and our place in the world. Questions include: Does God exist? Is the mind the brain? What is consciousness? What is knowledge? By thinking and writing about questions like these students will improve their ability to write clear, argumentative essays. … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the existence of God
Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the nature of mind
Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the nature of knowledge
Improve students' ability to carefully express their views in written form

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Investigate philosophical themes concerning the nature of mind, the existence of God, death, and personal identity

Develop arguments addressing aspects of the philosophical issues described in LO1

Construct clear answers to questions in the areas of philosophy of mind and world

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Handbook

Mind and World

PHIL1010