PHIL 380 - Metaphysics

Institution:

Hendrix College

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Description:

Study of some of the perennial metaphysical topics in philosophy, including identity through time (what makes a table or a person the same table or person from one moment to the next?), universals and properties (is there 'redness itself' , or are there just red things and if the latter, just what is the status of ? ?ed'?) , realism and anti-realism (does the world exist independent of us and our beliefs about it, and, if so, can we ever know the truth about it?), and existence itself (what exists in our world and what is mere fiction?) . Prerequisite: a previous course in philosophy or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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