MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Graduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

PHM5030

Metaphysics and epistemology A

Richard Holton and John Bigelow

8 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHL2110 and third-year subject in metaphysics/epistemology, or permission of head

Synopsis This is an advanced subject in contemporary metaphysics and epistemology. Topics to be covered will include some of the following: the nature of space and time, theories of causation, theories of mind and action, the problem of universals, probability and induction, and scepticism. The subject will focus on major recent work in the area. A reading list may be obtained from the department.

Assessment Written (6000 words): 100%)

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