Metaphysics

A photograph of a bust of Aristotle.
Aristotle. (Image courtesy of NASA StarChild.)

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

24.221

As Taught In

Fall 2005

Level

Undergraduate

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Course Features

Course Description

This course focuses on the study of basic metaphysical issues concerning existence, the mind-body problem, personal identity, and causation plus its implications for freedom. The course explores classical as well as contemporary readings.