PHI 271Neurophilosophy

Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course examines the current "neuroscientific image" of mind and person, investigating the conceptual and ethical issues it raises. Neurophilosophy involves both the application of neurobiological findings to philosophical questions and the application of philosophical critique to the findings of neuroscience. Questions include: What is the neural basis of mental representation, consciousness, and the self? Is psychology reducible to neurobiology? What legal and ethical issues attend the new techniques of neural monitoring and intervention? Prerequisite: Philosophy 111 or 121; courses in neuroscience may substitute for 111 with consent of the instructor. NEISSER.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 27 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #98598-PHI-271-01	Monday, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Humanities and Social Studies S2310 (Lecture)	Humanities and Social Studies S2310	Joe Neisser
01 notes: Writing intensive. Faculty will give substantial oral and/or written feedback to students on writing assignments and provide students with opportunities to apply that feedback to future assignments or revisions. At least 50% of the final grade is based on graded writing assignments.