The mind-brain concentration is designed for students who are interested in philosophical questions about thought, consciousness, knowledge, and the relationship between the mind and the physical world. Students in psychology, communication, English, computer science, and anthropology will find that the mind-brain concentration makes philosophy an attractive minor or second major.
Completion of the mind-brain concentration will be noted on the student’s transcript.
For more information about the mind-brain concentration, contact Professor Chase Wrenn at cwrenn@ua.edu.
Course Requirements
Learn more about required courses in the UA catalog.
Major Requirements
- PHL 195 or PHL 106: Introduction to Deductive Logic
- PHL 211: Ancient Philosophy
- PHL 212: Early Modern Philosophy
- PHL 260: Mind and Nature
- Take any four of the following:
- PHL 362: Mind, Language, and Reality
- PHL 366: Metaphysics
- PHL 387: Philosophy and Evolution
- PHL 422: Neuroethics
- PHL 426: The Science of Ethics
- PHL 460: Philosophy of Mind
- PHL 462: Neural Basis of Consciousness
- PHL 470: Epistemology
- PHL 486: Philosophy of Science*
- PHL 488: Philosophy of Mental Health
- PHL 489: Philosophy of Medicine
- Other designated upper-level PHL courses
- Any additional six hours of PHL courses that include at least one Value course.
*Indicates that students taking PHL 486 for Mind-Brain credit should notify Dr. Richards so he can authorize it.
Minor Requirements
- PHL 195 or PHL 106: Introduction to Deductive Logic
- PHL 260: Mind and Nature
- Take any four of the following:
- PHL 360: Philosophy of Mind
- PHL 362: Language, Mind and Reality
- PHL 364: Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- PHL 366: Metaphysics
- PHL 370: Epistemology
- PHL 387: Evolution and Philosophy
- PHL 422: Neuroethics
- PHL 462: Neural Basis of Consciousness
- PHL 486: Philosophy of Science*
- PHL 488: Philosophy of Mental Health
A concentrated minor does not appear on the transcript; however, the department can provide documentation stating the completion upon request.
*Indicates that students taking PHL 486 for Mind-Brain credit should notify Dr. Richards so can authorize it.