FIL2109 – Major - Metaphysics

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

In this course, you will engage in more depth with issues in metaphysics. The content of the course will vary from semester to semester, but will normally introduce students to one of the following topics: What is metaphysics and is metaphysical knowledge at all possible, ontology (what exists), realism (what is known or objective), modality (metaphysical necessity and possibility), causality, time (is there an objective "now", how are we to understand space and time), identity (for example personal identity or problems related to change over time), social constructions (for example social groups), God’s existence and free will.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of this course, you will

  • have gained an in-depth knowledge of some central issues and problems in metaphysics
  • be able to critically discuss and evaluate different approaches to areas in metaphysics
  • be able to demonstrate an overview of differences, similarities and connections between different approaches to issues in metaphysics

We recommend that you take FIL1001 - Introduction to metaphysics and philosophy of mind first.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

14 double sessions that will be a combination of seminars and lecture. The teaching will take place twice a week during the first part of the semester.

The course has the following compulsory activities:

  • Two written in-class assignments?

These activities must be approved of by the teacher in order to qualify for the exam. The activities are only valid for one semester.