PHLB81H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Freudian Slip
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Theories of the mind week 1 lecture notes. Went through syllabus: weekly quizzes, 1% eacht, 1 summary, 2 essays, no midterm, cumulative final. Mc, sa, e: no textbook for this course, readings are posted on blackboard. There are many theories, some are biological some are theoretical that"s what this course is about! Studying the different theories: big questions we are going to try to answer throughout the course. How can i know about my own mind: do you always know your own mind? i. e. i"m not mad! drunkenness. Freudian slip: people tell you, facial expressions, observation, trial & error. How to read philosophy papers: the structure of philosphy papers (1) premise one/reason 1 (2) premise two/reason 2. Therefore (3) conclusions: a good argument is valid and sound. Valid an argument where the conclusion follows from the premises. Invalid an argument where the premises can be true but the conclusion is false and does not follow.
