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Body and Mind

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX262 | 2019

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Sift through philosophical theories about the mind, such as dualism, behaviourism and identity theory. Wonder where the body fits into the mind's cognitive process. Explore the push and pull relationship exhibited by the body and the mind.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Body and Mind

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. learn basic theories and approaches in philosophy of mind
    2. learn to express your opinion and interpretations of philosophical readings
    3. learn to close-read and evaluate a philosophical text
    4. learn to write an argument and essay.

    Graduate capabilities

    1. Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
    2. Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
    3. Problem Solving and Research Capability
    4. Creative and Innovative
    5. Effective Communication
    6. Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
    7. Commitment to Continuous Learning

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PHI220 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete some Level 1 studies before starting this subject. Prior study in Philosophy is recommended.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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