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Prof. Gabriel Greenberg
PHIL 281: Philosophy of Mind • Winter 2017 • UCLA When: Thurs 4-7 Where: Dodd 399 |
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Course descriptions: This course examines the theories on intentionality and information theory, exploring foundational concepts, the evolution of naturalized intentionality, and the role of informational relations in shaping mental states. It delves into the quantification and transfer of information, emphasizing the significance of causality and the conceptual framework for understanding informational content.
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Part I. Dretske
1. Dretske 1
1/12 |
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2. Dretske 2
1/19 |
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3. Dretske 3
1/26 |
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Part II. Millikan
4. Millikan 1
2/2 |
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5. Millikan 2
2/9 |
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6. Millikan 3
2/16 |
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Part III. Fodor
7. Fodor 1
2/23 |
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8.Guest speaker: Susanna Siegel
3/2 |
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9. Fodor 2
3/9 |
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10. Fodor 3
3/16 |
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