The problem of other minds..
The problem of other minds.
Pick either an animal species (e.g. Grey parrot, pig, crow, etc.) or focus on a hypothetical super-intelligent AI. Argue either in favour or against its being conscious. While you may use the arguments reviewed in Andrews or Schneider, you should also provide your own critical contribution to the debate. Academic Level : Bachelor Paper details Instructions for the essay: Students will craft a thesis and then provide arguments in support of this thesis. The essays should be no less that 1,500 words, but try to keep an upper ceiling of 1,800 words. If you want more space then you may take more. However, note that students who take more space often use that space to make points that do not support their thesis, so make sure that you are not wandering off-topic if you are over 1,500 words.You do not get more points just because there are more words, and including more might even lead to a lower grade if the additional text does not contribute to the essay in a meaningful manner. Essay topic: 1. The problem of other minds. Pick either an animal species (e.g. Grey parrot, pig, crow, etc.) or focus on a hypothetical super-intelligent AI. Argue either in favour or against its being conscious. While you may use the arguments reviewed in Andrews or Schneider, you should also provide your own critical contribution to the debate. A complete essay on this topic will contain the following elements: Paragraph 1: Introduction to the issue and clear statement of your thesis, in the format “I will argue x because y…” EXPOSITION: what is the problem of other minds (relate either to animal or AI) What is an argument in favor of the animal or AI being conscious? (especially with respect to animals, fill in the details of the evidence of this animal’s behaviors that support the argument). Here you may draw on any of the arguments in Andrews or Schneider. Any other exposition relevant to understanding your objection Objection: clear objection of How would someone object to some aspect of this argument? Make sure this is a full-fledged argument, not just a throwaway point. How does this objection impact the argument? Hypothetical response: How Andrews or Schneider might reply to your objection (If you are arguing against animal/AI consciousness) Why this reply is unsuccessful Conclusion: summary of what you have argued References