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Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 156

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Description

A philosophical examination of the mind and its relation to the natural world. Topics include: the mind – body problem, consciousness, other minds, animal cognition, and artificial intelligence. Readings will consist primarily of influential papers from the latter half of the 20th Century.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Philosophy
Course Component Lecture
Subject Philosophy
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline May 14, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Arts and Humanities
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students