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Essay 2
Please read chapters one and two of Alvin Goldman's Simulating Minds. According to Goldman, what is "mindreading" about? What are the central questions pertaining to mindreading? What is Theory-Theory? What is Simulation Theory? How does Goldman characterize his own position? What are the three threats of collapse that Goldman discusses? How does he reply to the collapse arguments? How cogent are his replies? Do you think the threat of collapse is a serious one? Defend your position. Answer all the preceding questions and defend your own position in approximately 1,800 to 2,400 words (or 6 to 8 pages). Be sure to write clearly and concisely. Get to the point, and do not waiste words. The paper should have one inch margins all the way around. A title page is optional. Since I mark blind, please do not place your name anywhere on the paper. Be sure to place your student number somewhere on the front page. Place the initial of your last name next to your student number. I am not looking for you to use outside sources. You can receive an A or A+ without doing so. In fact, given what you are being asked to do and your current level of experise, it is likely easier to earn a high grade without using outside sources. However, if you do use an outside source, you need to reference it. Any referencing format that makes use of specific page numbers is acceptable. In other words, footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical citations are all fine; just pick a style, and use it consistently and correctly. Refer to page numbers where appropriate. Ask the instructor if you have any questions about referencing your work. I wish you good luck and an enjoyable philosophical experience. Due date: November 7, 2016. What is the point of this assignment? The last portion of the course will be devoted to mindreading. Our examination of mindreading will bring together issues we have been studying with some new issues. This assignment will prepare you for the last portion of the course as well as introduce you to some cutting edge work in the philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science of interpreting minds. |