PHIL 305 Metaphysics
An introduction to the philosophy of being for non-majors. Typical topics include the following: the nature of metaphysical inquiry; the basic categories of being; properties common to all beings; the analogy of being; the problem of universals; substance, accident, essence, and existence; God. Enduring Questions addressed: (1) What does it mean to know? What and how much can we know? (2) What is wisdom? How can we attain it? Area II. Offered both semesters. Prerequisites: 201 and 202, or 211 and 212, or equivalent.
Prerequisite
Open to students who've taken one of the following pairs, as well as to graduate students in the pre-theology certificate program and transfer students in the Ph.B. program:
PHIL 201 &
PHIL 202 or
PHIL 211 &
PHIL 212 or
HSPH 101 &
HSPH 102