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Metaphysics

As taught in: Fall 2005

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

Instructors:

Prof. Stephen Yablo

MIT Course Number:

24.221

Level:

Undergraduate

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.