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The Mystery of Consciousness

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0404 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0404
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

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.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0404

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Larry Kaye

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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