Course information

This module will introduce you to philosophical issues in epistemology, the philosophy of mind and metaphysics. We will consider foundational questions in epistemology such as: what knowledge is and traditional sceptical challenges to our ability to know (how can we be sure that the world is as we perceive it?). The second part of the module will be on the philosophy of mind. We will cover how we think about the mind, consciousness, and our experiences. The final part of this module will focus on core issues in metaphysics, including what it means for an object or person to remain the same over time, how we make sense of cause and effect, and finally, we will discuss race and gender.