Module #1 Introduction to Time and Eternity An overview of the course, defining key terms and exploring the central questions and debates in the philosophy of time and eternity.
Module #2 Ancient Conceptions of Time Examining the views of time in ancient Greek philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics.
Module #3 The Concept of Eternalism Defining eternalism, exploring its core claims, and discussing the implications of an eternal universe.
Module #4 Presentism and the Flow of Time Introducing presentism, a theory of time that holds that only the present moment exists, and exploring its implications for our understanding of times flow.
Module #5 The Block Universe Theory Exploring the block universe theory, which suggests that time is an illusion and that all moments in time exist simultaneously.
Module #6 Time and Causation Examining the relationship between time and causation, including the concepts of temporal asymmetry and causal loops.
Module #7 The Kalam Cosmological Argument Analyzing the Kalam cosmological argument, which posits that the universe began to exist and therefore requires a cause, and exploring its implications for our understanding of time and eternity.
Module #8 Einsteins Theory of Relativity Exploring the implications of Einsteins theory of relativity for our understanding of time, including time dilation and spacetime.
Module #9 Time in Modern Physics Discussing the concept of time in modern physics, including quantum mechanics and the problem of time in quantum gravity.
Module #10 Philosophical Debates about Time and Eternity Examining classic debates in the philosophy of time and eternity, including the debate between eternalism and presentism.
Module #11 The Problem of Personal Identity Exploring the problem of personal identity, including the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of personal identity and continuity.
Module #12 Free Will and Determinism Discussing the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of free will and determinism.
Module #13 Time and the Nature of Reality Examining the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of the nature of reality, including the relationship between time and ontology.
Module #14 The Concept of Eternal Return Exploring the concept of eternal return, which posits that all events in the universe will recur infinitely, and discussing its implications for our understanding of time and eternity.
Module #15 Time and the Human Experience Examining the role of time in human experience, including the phenomenology of time and the impact of time on human perception and cognition.
Module #16 Time and Morality Discussing the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of morality, including the concept of moral responsibility.
Module #17 Time and the Afterlife Exploring the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of the afterlife, including the concept of an eternal soul.
Module #18 Time and the Cosmos Examining the implications of different theories of time for our understanding of the cosmos, including the concept of a multiverse.
Module #19 Alternative Theories of Time Discussing alternative theories of time, including cyclical and spiral models of time.
Module #20 Critical Perspectives on Time and Eternity Examining critical perspectives on time and eternity, including feminist, postcolonial, and queer critiques of traditional theories of time.
Module #21 The Intersection of Time and Eternity Exploring the intersection of time and eternity, including the concept of a timeless eternity and the implications of eternalism for our understanding of time.
Module #22 The Implications of Time and Eternity for Human Life Discussing the implications of different theories of time and eternity for human life, including the impact on our understanding of meaning, purpose, and value.
Module #23 The Challenge of Time and Eternity to Traditional Notions of God Examining the challenge of time and eternity to traditional notions of God, including the concept of an eternal deity.
Module #24 The Relationship between Time and Eternity in Christianity Exploring the relationship between time and eternity in Christianity, including the concept of an eternal soul and the afterlife.
Module #25 The Relationship between Time and Eternity in Eastern Religions Examining the relationship between time and eternity in Eastern religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism.
Module #26 The Implications of Time and Eternity for our Understanding of History Discussing the implications of different theories of time and eternity for our understanding of history, including the concept of a timeless past.
Module #27 Time and Eternity in Art and Literature Examining the depiction of time and eternity in art and literature, including the use of time as a theme in fiction and poetry.
Module #28 Time and Eternity in Science Fiction Exploring the depiction of time and eternity in science fiction, including the concept of time travel and alternative timelines.
Module #29 The Future of Time and Eternity Discussing the future of time and eternity, including the implications of emerging technologies and scientific discoveries for our understanding of time.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophical Theories of Time and Eternity career
