An introduction to philosophy through the study of issues in cognitive science. Topics may include the conflict between computational and biological approaches to the mind; whether a machine could think; the reduction of the mind to the brain; connectionism and neural nets. Gives training in philosophical argument and writing.
Philosophy (Undergraduate) 4 credits - 14 Weeks
Sections (Fall 2025)
PHIL-UA 9005-000 (11094)09/01/2025 - 12/09/2025 Mon9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Morning)at NYU Paris (Global)Instructed by De Vignemont, Frederique
NYU Department: Fall 2025, Featured, IMA Major Electives, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Societies & the Social Sciences, Studies (aka "Seminar") (Old Structure), Texts and Ideas, Undergraduate
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