2026 Spring > UGRD > PHIL > PHIL 255
The Mystery of Consciousness
Course #: PHIL 255
Description:
Consciousness has been described as the last great mystery. In this course students will read philosophers who attempt to clarify why it seems so mysterious, including some who argue that it will never be possible to explain consciousness scientifically. On the positive side, student swill consider philosophical approaches to understanding consciousness in terms of mental representations and will examine how cognitive science has re-conceptualized the role of consciousness in our brains. The course will also look at several interesting scientific discoveries and consciousness and discuss their philosophical significance.
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 3170 | TuTh 2:00 - 3:15 pm |
Kaye,Larry | Wheatley-Peters W01-0063 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
36
Enrolled:
25
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Humanities, Course Material Costs Unknown
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