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The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Can This Really be a Physical Property?

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Our masterclasses are designed to allow learners to experience what learning is like at a selective Russell Group university. Most masterclasses are two hours long and are normally held in the Autumn Term between 1.00–3.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Date Wednesday 30 November 2016
Time 1.00–3.00pm
Subject area Philosophy
Year group Year 12/13

Students will examine basic arguments around the subject of consciousness in detail. Students will then be divided into groups – membership determined by their emerging sympathies on the issue – and will undertake supervised critical discussions intended to identify possible weaknesses in the arguments, and ways in which they might be improved.
Suitable for
Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)
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