HU 436 - Metaphysics 3

Institution:

Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Description:

Metaphysics is the philosophical study of basic problems of existence. It considers such issues as why there is something rather than nothing, what kinds of things exist, and how they are related.Metaphysical thought attempts to clarify the use of concepts of existence, identity, property, external world, universal and particular,mind and body and causality, among others. The course emphasizes topics of particular importance to an understanding of what we are and what we do. Topics to be considered include time, themind/body problem, personal identity and freedom, and determinism. Both historical and contemporary sources will be used.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msoe.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-6763

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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