Philosophy of Logic, Computation, and Mind Minor

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This minor focuses on the nature of reasoning and formal systems, and the relations they bear on the study of mind and consciousness whether natural or artificial (artificial intelligence, AI).

To complete this minor, students must choose a minimum of four (4) Philosophy courses distributed as follows:

Choose one:

IHSS 1XXX Philosophy, Technology, and the Human Future Credit Hours: 4

IHSS 1140 - Minds and Machines Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 1110 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 4

Take the following:

PHIL 2140 - Introduction to Logic Credit Hours: 4

Choose two (2) additional courses from the following list (4 credit hours each)

(At least one of these two courses must be at the 4000 level.)

PHIL 2100 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 2120 - Introduction to Cognitive Science Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 4140 - Intermediate Logic Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 4260 - Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 4420 - Computability and Logic Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 4480 - Metaphysics and Consciousness Credit Hours: 4

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Philosophy of Logic, Computation, and Mind Minor

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Take the following:

Choose two (2) additional courses from the following list (4 credit hours each)