Undergraduate - UnitATS3882 - Philosophy: Metaphysics

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Philosophy
Offered	Clayton First semester 2013 (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.