Metaphysics is the systematic philosophical enquiry into the most basic level of reality. For example, what gives an object its identity over time and does this criterion apply to persons? Is the feeling of free will based upon an illusion? This unit examines a selection of major metaphysical topics from the following list: identity of objects over time, personal identity, material constitution, universals and particulars, possibility and possible worlds, free will and determinism. <br/><br/>The academic objectives of the unit are to introduce students to foundational metaphysical topics (such as particulars and universals, identity of objects and persons, free will and determinism) and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Miri Albahari
Prerequisites: any Level 2 Philosophy unit
