2010 Spring PHIL 111-01
Bulletin Course Description Problems in metaphysics: theories of existence, substance, universals, identity, space, time, causality, determinism and action, and the relation of mind and body. Instructor: Einheuser, Ferejohn, or Sanford
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title APPEARANCE AND REALITY Department PHIL Course Number 2010 Spring 111 Section Number 01 Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
A survey of prominent issues in contemporary metaphysics. Topics to be
studied include the problem of universals, the nature of particulars, the
status of facts and propositions, the metaphysics of necessity and possibility,
and the realism/anti-realism debate.
Textbooks
W.R. Carter, The Elements of Metaphysics (paperback)
Exams
Two one-hour essay exams
Term Papers
One 12-15 term paper on approved topic.
Grade to be based on
Exams 30% (15% each)
Term Paper 60%
Class Participation, etc. 10%
