About the final paper
- Two deadlines :
- 5pm Tue 16 Dec 2008. Detailed comments will be given (when your essay is returned to you in Jan 2009).
- 5pm Mon 5 Jan 2009. No comments will be given. (No penalty for taking this deadline.)
- You should submit a copy online to turnitin.com (to check for plagiarism), and a PRINTED VERSION to Loletta in the Philosophy Dept general office.
- Turnitin classid : 2365763, enrollment password: phil2220
- NO late paper will be accepted.
- Make sure you read these guidelines.
- Length of paper: around 15-20 pages (double-spacing, times roman font size 11/12).
- If you want, you can email me a draft before 9 Dec, and if I have enough time, I shall give you some brief comments.
Topics
- Is it irrational to accept substance dualism?
- Does physicalism make any sense?
- Critically examine Lycan's theory of consciousness.
- Defend Nagel theory of split-brain against Tye's criticisms.
- Discuss whether Jackson's knowledge argument succeed in refuting physicalism.
- Is LF the language of thought?
If you want to write on a different topic, you can send me a proposal by email BEFORE 30 NOV. If it is accepted I might add it to the list. You should not write on an essay topic that has not been approved.