Spring 2020 - PHIL 203 D100

Metaphysics (3)

Class Number: 7724

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of PHIL 100W (or equivalent), 120W (or equivalent), 121, 144, 150, 151, or COGS 100.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of central problems of metaphysics such as space and time, universals and particulars, substance, identity and individuation and personal identity.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is about reality: what it is to be a “real” thing, which things are real, and whether it matters what is real. We will focus especially on three things that might or might not be real: causal relations, colours, and goodness. Readings will include both classic and contemporary work on these issues.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

PHIL 203 is a required course for the for the Philosophy Major and the Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate

Grading

  • Three papers:
  • Paper 1 (Short) 20%
  • Paper 2 (Medium-length) 35%
  • Paper 3 (Long) 45%
  • Class attendance and participation will be taken into account in adjudicating borderline cases.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Thinking of a Philosophy Major or Minor? The Concentration in Law and Philosophy? The Certificate in Ethics? The Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate?
Contact the PHIL Advisor at philmgr@sfu.ca   More details on our website: SFU Philosophy

Registrar Notes:

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