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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PH 301 - Metaphysics

Credits: (4 credits)

A study of the most fundamental elements of reality.  Topics may include such key concepts as existence and non-existence, God, purpose, physical and non-physical, possibility and impossibility, necessity and contingency, freedom and necessity, substance and attributes, cause and effect, and unity and plurality.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: PH 200.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  1. Describe the basic metaphysical theories found in the history of philosophy;
  2. Explain Heidegger’s 20th century response to past metaphysical theories;
  3. Write a well-reasoned and articulated paper on a metaphysical topic;
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking and reading skills.



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