PH 347 - Being and Existence

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Albertus Magnus College

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What does it mean "to be" Looking around us, we find that many "things" and ma"states of affairs" exist, but what makes these possible Why is there being rather thannothing These may seem to be incredibly abstract, even impossible, questions to ask. At the same time, it makes a very practical difference if one says that all of existence can be explained in terms of atoms purposelessly floating in a void space versus saying that all of reality is an expression of the mind of God. This course examines the answers that such prominent philosophers as Aristotle, Aquinas, Hegel, and Heidegger offer to the questions, "why is there being rather than nothing " and "why are we here P: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered in alternate years. 3 credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albertus.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 773-8550

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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