PHIL 361
Metaphysical Structures of the World
Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for PHIL 361.
Description
Metaphysics is the study of the nature of reality. Unlike the sciences or other areas of philosophy, which study very specific kinds of things, the aim of metaphysics is to understand, more generally, how things are; what the universe is like.
This is an introductory course in metaphysics, which covers topics such as the nature of space, time and existence. We will also explore questions like, Is time travel possible? Do humans have free will? Do abstract objects, like numbers, really exist?
Assessment
Coursework only
Availability 2022
Not taught in 2022
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Reading/Texts
Prescribed Reading: Metaphysics: An Introduction, by Alyssa Ney
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
PHIL 361: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or 30 points from PHIL 260, SCIGEN 201
Restrictions
PHIL 261