PSYCH261 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Acetyl Group, Twin, Phenylalanine
28 Feb 2017
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Why is there something rather than nothing? . Mind-brain/body problem of given a universe composed of matter and energy why is there such a thing as consciousness (why are some brain activities conscious)? . Consciousness could be considered a fundamental property (one that cannot be reduced to something else) But instead of being everywhere consciousness only occur in certain parts of certain kinds of nervous systems. Refers to the study of the physiological, evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms of behaviour and experience. Similar neuroscience but that has more emphasis on anatomy and biochemistry. Considered to be a point of view states that we act as we do because of evolved brain mechanisms. Main points: perception occurs in the brain. Idea of monism where the universe consists only of one type of being (opposite of dualism: need to be cautious about what is an explanation and what is not.
