PHIL 4200 - Metaphysics and Epistemology

Credits: 3

This course will cover the most important issues and views in metaphysics and epistemology (two of the three fundamental disciplines within philosophy), paying particular attention to historically important views, debates, and transitions. The section on epistemology will cover debates over the nature and sources of knowledge and rational belief, with reference to the threat of skepticism posed by skeptical scenarios and the regress problem. The section on metaphysics will cover debates over the fundamental nature of reality, such as debates over universals, time and change, necessity and possibility, personal identity, and/or free will. Prereq: PHIL 2200 3 lecture hours