24.221 Metaphysics, Fall 2005

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Yablo, Stephen
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Metaphysics
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Abstract
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.
Date issued
2005-12
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/98368
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Linguistics and Philosophy
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24.221-Fall2005
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Keywords
metaphysics, metaphysician, world, ontology, properties, mind, body, philosophy, appearance, reality, universals, existence, causal networks, indiscernibility
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