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