ATS2840 Philosophy of mind
Faculty of Arts
ATS2840 Philosophy of mind is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2840
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2840
No unit lists ATS2840 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3881
Overview
In this unit you will explore some philosophical questions about the nature of mind, in particular the question of whether consciousness is irreducibly non-physical. You will look at all of the major theories of the mind/body relationship, and also examine the nature of various kinds of mental phenomena.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral DemonstrationExercise10%
- Short ResponseExercise15%
- EssayWritten35%
- EssayWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and explain key ideas in the philosophy of mind;
- 2
compare and contrast theories on different types of mental phenomena;
- 3
critique and evaluate theories on the metaphysics of Mind;
- 4
communicate critical arguments relevant to philosophy of mind in academic writing, supported by appropriate scholarly sources.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
ATS2840 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Liu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Michelle Liu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2840?
ATS2840 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2840 offered?
In 2026, ATS2840 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2840?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2840 have an exam?
No. ATS2840 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2840?
ATS2840 is part of Philosophy.