PHIL 3640: Metaphysics: God, Minds, and Matter
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 6 credits in PHIL or permission of instructor
A survey of classical and contemporary views on some basic metaphysical issues. Issues discussed include: Does God exist? Do you have a mind and, if so, how does it relate to your body? What is the nature of cause and effect? Do objects have any essential properties? How can we account for properties objects have in common?.
(Typically Offered: Spring)