Loyola University Chicago

Department of Philosophy

PHIL 383: Philosophy of Psychology

PHIL 383: Philosophy of Psychology

The Generic Catalog Description

A philosophical analysis of significant theoretical positions in psychology, addressing foundational issues that arise, for example, in methodology, perception, motivation, learning, and personality theory. It will approach these issues through the writings of acknowledged authorities, discussing them in relation to such philosophical interests as the nature of knowledge and of science, personal identity, and the prospects of freedom, responsibility, and human communication.