1. Handbook
  2. Subjects
  3. Topics in Metaphysics

Topics in Metaphysics (PHIL40005)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

You’re viewing the 2017 Handbook:
Or view archived Handbooks
You’re currently viewing the 2017 version of this subject

Overview

Availability
Semester 2
FeesLook up fees

This unit covers selected issues in contemporary metaphysics. We will focus on a particular philosophical issue (e.g. ontology, possibility, necessity, the nature of objects), and look at contemporary work addressing this issue.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will:



  • show an understanding of selected issues in contemporary metaphysics;
  • manifest philosophical skill in arguing in an alert and well informed way for conclusions related to these issues;
  • display acquaintance with some important past contributions to the discussion of those issues;
  • indicate an awareness of how the subject matter is related to broader concerns in contemporary philosophy;
  • acquire the ability to locate issues concerning metaphysics;
  • learn to evaluate sophisticated arguments offered in the literature.

Last updated: 3 November 2022