Overview

This topic introduces some of the deepest questions that humans have ever considered such as: Is there a God? How can we know what is real and what is mere illusion? Is the mind a completely physical thing? Do we have free will? Is there a reason for everything? Why … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the existence of God
  • Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the nature of mind
  • Introduce students to philosophical issues concerning the nature of knowledge
  • Improve students' ability to carefully express their views in written form

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Investigate philosophical themes concerning the nature of mind, the existence of God, death, and personal identity
2.
Develop arguments addressing aspects of the philosophical issues described in LO1
3.
Construct clear answers to questions in the areas of philosophy of mind and world

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