PNP Seminar

PHILOSOPHY-NEUROSCIENCE-PSYCHOLOGY 495

This research-focused seminar examines recent developments in the scientific and philosophical understandings of pleasure and pain, including their nature, psychological role, and value. Seminar participants read, discuss, present, and research contemporary literature drawn from neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and other relevant fields. Each participant conducts a semester-long research project that culminates in an original final paper. Prerequisite: PNP major in second semester Junior or Senior standing with a 300-level course in philosophy or PNP, graduate standing or the permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes: EN S; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC