PHL3690

Metaphysics

(ART)

Lloyd Humberstone

8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: A first-year sequence in philosophy and two 8-point second-year philosophy subjects including at least one of PHL2110, PHL2130 or PHL2170, a basic competence in logic is required

Synopsis: Philosophical problems concerning modality and some issues in the metaphysics of individuals, properties, relations, change, events and fate.

Assessment: Two essays (3000 words each) or essay and exam (3 hours): 50% each