Section outline

    • Andrews, Chapter 1. Other Minds URL
      1.  Using the technique you learned in Mills Chapter 2, create a diagram of an argument. 
      2. What is the mind?
      3. What are the biggest challenges to studying other minds? How can we overcome them?
    • Video 1: The Robot Dog That Helps With Dementia - BBC URL
    • Video 2: Meet Erica - The Guardian URL
    • Video 3: Paro, The Robot Seal - BBC URL

      These three videos accompany Andrews, Chapter 1. 

      What is anthropomorphism? How can we avoid anthropomorphism when studying other animals? 

    • Andrews, Chapter 3. The Science of Other Minds URL

      Continue to experiment with identifying and diagramming arguments in the text. 

      Bring one quote (or argument diagram) that you'd like to discuss in class. It can be something you find insightful, wrong, confusing, etc. 

      What makes one explanation stronger, better, or more "scientific" than another? Which explanations of animal behavior do you find most compelling, and why? 

      What is Morgan's Canon? Why should we consider adopting it? What problems does it raise? 

    • Writing Workshop 1 Page

      For the first writing workshop (in class)

      • Bring a draft of Paper 1 to class. Aim for two pages double-spaced (~500 words).

      • Readings (all available on Moodle or via Tripod): 

        • Harvey “Writing with Sources,” Chapter 1 (read in full)
        • General MLA Guidelines – Paper Formatting (consult as needed to format your paper)
        • Explore other optional writing resources posted on Moodle. 

      • Develop good scholarship habits: include in-text citations & works cited. If you need help with formatting, consult Harvey Chapter 4 & Appendix. 

      • Grading& Assessment: The workshop draft is NOT graded. You will receive full marks for the workshop if you attend (with a draft) and participate.

      • Conference sign-ups will open in class on 9/10
    • "Humanlike?" Aeon URL
    • Dennett, "Out of the armchair and into the field" URL