This advanced diploma provides an in-depth study of metaphysical concepts such as existence, causality, and the mind. It explores both classical and contemporary debates, offering a comprehensive understanding of how metaphysics intersects with science and modern philosophical thought. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to engage with profound existential questions.
What Will You Learn?
- Foundational concepts in metaphysics, including ontology and identity
- Theories on space, time, causality, and free will
- The nature of mind and consciousness
- The relationship between metaphysics and science
- Contemporary metaphysical debates and applied metaphysics
Who Should Take The Course?
- Students of philosophy or anyone with an interest in metaphysical questions
- Individuals looking to deepen their understanding of the nature of reality
- Professionals in scientific, psychological, or theological fields seeking a philosophical foundation
- Anyone interested in exploring abstract, existential questions
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of philosophy or interest in metaphysical concepts
- Willingness to engage with abstract and theoretical material
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
Course Curriculum
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- Definition and scope of metaphysics_ 00:10:00
- Historical background and development 00:10:00
- Key questions and problems in metaphysics 00:10:00
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- Substance, essence, and accident 00:10:00
- The nature of being and existence 00:10:00
- Ontological categories and classifications 00:10:00
- Personal identity and the self 00:10:00
- Theories of identity over time 00:10:00
- Persistence and change 00:10:00
- The concept of causality 00:10:00
- The implications of causality on human actions 00:10:00
- Determinism vs. free will 00:10:00
- Implications for our understanding of reality 00:10:00
- The debate between realism and anti-realism 00:10:00
- Arguments for and against metaphysical realism 00:10:00
- Metaphysics of modality (possibility and necessity) 00:10:00
- Metaphysical debates in contemporary philosophy 00:10:00
- Metaphysical implications of quantum mechanics 00:10:00
- Exam of Metaphysics Level 5 Advanced Diploma 00:50:00
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