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Metaphysics: The Nature of Reality and Existence
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Metaphysics
What is metaphysics, and why is it important? Overview of the course and key concepts.
Module #2
The Historical Background of Metaphysics
A brief history of metaphysical thought, from ancient Greece to modern times.
Module #3
Reality and Appearance
The distinction between reality and appearance, and the challenge of knowing the former.
Module #4
The Nature of Existence
What does it mean to exist? The concept of being and becoming.
Module #5
Substance and Attribute
The distinction between substance (objects) and attributes (properties), and their relationship.
Module #6
The Problem of Universals
The question of whether universals (e.g. redness) exist independently of particulars.
Module #7
The Mind-Body Problem
The challenge of explaining the relationship between mind and body, and the nature of consciousness.
Module #8
Dualism vs. Monism
The debate between dualist and monist perspectives on the nature of reality.
Module #9
The Nature of Time
Is time an objective feature of reality, or a subjective experience?
Module #10
The Nature of Space
Is space an objective feature of reality, or a subjective experience?
Module #11
Causation and Determinism
The nature of causality, and the question of whether the universe is deterministic.
Module #12
Free Will and Moral Responsibility
The debate over whether we have free will, and the implications for moral responsibility.
Module #13
Personal Identity
What makes me, me? The nature of personal identity and selfhood.
Module #14
The Nature of Possibility and Necessity
The distinction between possibility and necessity, and the implications for modal logic.
Module #15
Modal Metaphysics
The application of modal logic to metaphysical questions, including the nature of possibility and necessity.
Module #16
The Nature of Fictional Objects
Do fictional objects (e.g. Sherlock Holmes) have a kind of existence, and what is their relationship to reality?
Module #17
Social and Cultural Reality
The nature of social and cultural constructs, and their relationship to objective reality.
Module #18
The Nature of Abstract Objects
Do abstract objects (e.g. numbers, universals) have a kind of existence, and what is their relationship to reality?
Module #19
The Relationship Between Metaphysics and Science
How do metaphysical concepts inform and intersect with scientific inquiry?
Module #20
The Relationship Between Metaphysics and Ethics
How do metaphysical concepts inform and intersect with ethical inquiry?
Module #21
Meta-Metaphysics
The nature of metaphysical inquiry itself, and the challenges of doing metaphysics.
Module #22
Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics
An overview of current debates and controversies in metaphysics.
Module #23
Metaphysics and the Limits of Knowledge
The challenge of understanding the nature of reality, and the limits of human knowledge.
Module #24
The Future of Metaphysics
Possible directions and developments in metaphysical thought, and their implications for our understanding of reality.
Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Metaphysics: The Nature of Reality and Existence career


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