Metaphysics and Epistemology
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
Overview of the course, definitions of key terms, and historical context

Module #2
The Mind-Body Problem
What is the nature of the self and its relationship to the physical world?

Module #3
Dualism
Arguments for and against dualism, including substance dualism and property dualism

Module #4
Monism
Arguments for and against monism, including materialism, idealism, and neutral monism

Module #5
The Nature of Reality
Explores various theories of reality, including realism, nominalism, and social constructivism

Module #6
Substance and Attributes
What are the fundamental building blocks of reality?

Module #7
Time and Space
The nature of time and space, including debates over relativity and absolutism

Module #8
Causation and Determinism
What is the relationship between cause and effect? Is the universe deterministic?

Module #9
Free Will and Moral Responsibility
Do we have free will, and what are the implications for moral responsibility?

Module #10
Introduction to Epistemology
What is knowledge and how is it acquired?

Module #11
The Nature of Knowledge
Explores various theories of knowledge, including empiricism, rationalism, and pragmatism

Module #12
Perception and Reality
How do our senses interact with the world, and what are the limits of perception?

Module #13
The Problem of Skepticism
Can we ever truly know anything, or are we destined for skepticism?

Module #14
The Nature of Truth
What is truth, and how do we determine it?

Module #15
Theories of Truth
Explores various theories of truth, including correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic theories

Module #16
Justification and Evidence
What warrants our beliefs, and what constitutes evidence?

Module #17
The Role of Language in Knowledge
How does language influence our understanding of the world?

Module #18
The Limits of Knowledge
What are the boundaries of human knowledge, and what lies beyond?

Module #19
Personal Identity and the Self
What is the nature of personal identity, and how does it persist over time?

Module #20
The Nature of Possibility and Necessity
What is the nature of possibility, necessity, and counterfactuals?

Module #21
Modal Logic and Counterfactuals
Explores the formal logic of possibility and necessity

Module #22
The Metaphysics of Modality
What is the nature of possibility and necessity in the world?

Module #23
Applied Metaphysics and Epistemology
Case studies in the application of metaphysical and epistemological concepts to real-world problems

Module #24
Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics and Epistemology
Exploration of current debates and research in the field

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Metaphysics and Epistemology career

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