Philosophy of Behaviorism

Overview

Subject area

EDABA

Catalog Number

74000

Course Title

Philosophy of Behaviorism

Department(s)

Description

This course examines radical behaviorism in a broad historical, theoretical, and philosophical context. Works by B. F. Skinner and analyses and extensions of these works will be discussed. Radical, contextual, methodological, and feminist behaviorism will be analyzed and their historical roots investigated. Readings will explore major conceptual issues such as determinism, mentalism, selection by consequences, freedom, control, and responsibility. Finally, the course will cover social issues and cultural design as applications of behavioral thinking.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

033257

Course Schedule