Undergraduate - UnitATS3882 - Philosophy: Metaphysics

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2012 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Justin Clarke-Doane

Notes

Previously coded PHL3690

Synopsis

The unit will deal with philosophical problems concerning modality and some issues in the metaphysics of individuals, properties, relations, change, events and fate. A large part of the subject will be recent articles which will be made available, and there will be ample opportunity for seminar discussions. www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/undergraduate/lateryear.html

Assessment

Written work: 100% (4500 words) - One written piece may be replaced by a 2 hour Exam (50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Justin Clarke-Doane

Contact hours

2 hour (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Philosophy

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in Philosophy and two 6-point second-year Philosophy units including at least one of ATS2863, ATS2837 or ATS2866.