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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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PHIL 155 001 (CRN: 16181)
PHILOSOPHY OF NEUROSCIENCE
Long Title: PHILOSOPHY OF NEUROSCIENCE
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Schroeder, Tim
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 100
Section Enrolled: 7
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 2:59AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores the philosophy behind neuroscience, introducing students to general concepts in the philosophy of science and looking at key puzzles specific to neuroscience. Is the mind observable? How should we think about fMRI images and what they can tell us? What makes mental disorders so hard to study? And what can future neuroscientists do to overcome current challenges?