Course Catalog - 2020-2021

     

PHIL 320 - METAPHYSICS

Long Title: METAPHYSICS
Department: Philosophy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Examination of metaphysical theories in the works of historical and contemporary thinkers. Topics may include: free will, the identity of persons over time, causation, possibility and necessity, design and chance, the nature of existence, the nature of time. Previously offered as PHIL 304. Mutually exclusive with PHIL 304, credit cannot be earned for both classes. Recommended Prerequisite(s): A previous course in philosophy. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHIL 320 if student has credit for PHIL 304.