Philosophy
Minds and Machines
3 credits
Philosophical and theoretical issues that pertain to how mental phenomena fit into the material world. Examine questions such as whether a sophisticated enough computer should be deemed a conscious intelligent being. Focus on philosophical literature on consciousness, intelligence, animal minds, and the mind-body relation.
Average
76.4%
Students
1051
Sections
28
Grade distribution. <50: 23, 50-54: 8, 55-59: 14, 60-63: 34, 64-67: 48, 68-71: 67, 72-75: 121, 76-79: 178, 80-84: 223, 85-89: 181, 90-100: 74.
Historical Averages
2017–2025
Lowest section avg
70.6%
Highest section avg
83.5%
Terms offered
16
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture | Open | Tue 13:00-16:00, Thu 13:00-16:00 | Emily Lawson |
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