Metaphysics

4 Credits

Metaphysics, the study of the basic structure of reality, seeks both to determine at a fundamental level what exists and what it means for something to be real, and to understand the nature of what exists, for example, whether what exists is mind-independent or depends on human thought. Topics might include social constructionism, universals and properties, identity and individuation, causation, necessity and possibility, realism and antirealism. Student must have completed at least one Philosophy course at the 100-level. Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU, W