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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description An introduction to central topics in the field, covering issues such as: Being, identity, freewill and necessity, universals and particulars. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. engage in close analysis of philosophical texts 2. articulate and assess some key areas in the field 3. synthesize a range of concepts to form a coherent overview 4. comprehend and compare a range of different views in the field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities what is metaphysics?consideration of the scope and validity of the topic itselfCausationWhat is a cause? What is an effect? What does it mean for one thing to cause something else? How have Western philosophers approached these questions?FreedomWhat is freedom and free-choice? How do these differ from determinism? How have Western philosophers approached these questions?NecessityWhat does it mean for something to be necessary rather than contingent? Are these descriptions 'real' - or only logical? How have these questions been approached?IdentityHow does something retain its identity over time? How much change is required to disperse identity? How have these issues been approached in Western philosophy? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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