
Alex Byrne
Chair of the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy Massachusetts Institute of Technology
What is the relationship between the mind and the body? Can computers think? Do we perceive reality as it is? Can there be a science of consciousness?
This course explores these questions and others. It is a thorough, rigorous introduction to contemporary philosophy of mind.
According to many scientists and philosophers, explaining the nature of consciousness is the deepest intellectual challenge of all. If you find consciousness at all puzzling, this is a great place to start learning more.
Overview. This class is an introduction to philosophy of mind. Here are some of the questions we’ll be thinking about:
Chair of the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Digital Learning Lab Fellow Massachusetts Institute of Technology