PHIL 325
Metaphysics
What is time? What is causation? What is it for an object to have a property? Do abstract entities exist? Do humans have free will? Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that searches for answers to such fundamental questions, exploring some of the deepest and most challenging puzzles about the nature of reality. In this course you will investigate such topics carefully, drawing on both historical and contemporary sources.
About this course
This course is delivered as a fully online course. See the "Teaching Format" section for more details.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
1. develop disciplinary knowledge and skills in the field of metaphysics;
2. critically evaluate a variety of arguments in metaphysics using established methods of formal or informal logic;
3. articulate original and useful philosophical theses or provide original arguments in support of contentious philosophical theses;
4. engage in original research in philosophy.
How this course is taught
This course will be delivered fully online, involving a combination of recorded lectures and live discussion sessions.
Assessment
Essay 1 (2500 words) Mark: 50%
Essay 2 (2500 words) Mark: 50%