Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of the main philosophical theses on the nature of reality;
  2. apply an understanding of the basics of philosophical thought about the nature of reality and of our knowledge of it to everyday problems;
  3. evaluate basic arguments in the areas of epistemology (the theory of knowledge and metaphysics; and
  4. demonstrate a systematic understanding of important links between epistemology and metaphysics, on the one hand, and science, on the other hand, and transmit this knowledge to others.

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About University of New England

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• UNE-ART-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Arts

Others

Candidature in Diploma in Arts

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:
  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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