Descriptions
Exploring Metaphysics, 2nd Edition, Explore metaphysics, the branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, through questions at the intersection of philosophy, theology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and modern physics. The course examines the relationship between the mind and the brain, consciousness and the soul, personal identity over time, the nature of truth and time, and debates about human freedom and free will. It introduces competing theories and arguments, showing how these questions challenge assumptions about what it means to be a person and how we understand the world.
The course then turns to the nature of the universe and the relationship between metaphysics and scientific discovery. Topics include arguments for and against the existence of God, space and time, special and general relativity, space-time, black holes, wormholes and time travel, quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, uncertainty, and the multiverse. It also considers the possibility that reality could be a computer simulation. Across these topics, the course connects longstanding philosophical questions with contemporary scientific ideas and invites learners to examine the reasoning, implications, and unresolved questions behind different accounts of reality.
What you’ll learn
- Explain what metaphysics studies and how it relates to philosophy, theology, and the sciences.
- Compare theories about the relationship between the mind, brain, consciousness, and soul.
- Examine personal identity and the idea of the self across time.
- Analyze philosophical debates about truth, time, causation, and human free will.
- Describe major arguments for and against the existence of God and identify key objections.
- Explore how special and general relativity shape ideas about space, time, and space-time.
- Discuss key concepts in quantum mechanics, including wave-particle duality and uncertainty.
- Evaluate questions about time travel, the multiverse, and the possibility of simulated reality.
Who this course is for
- Learners interested in philosophy, metaphysics, and fundamental questions about reality.
- Students exploring consciousness, personal identity, free will, and the philosophy of mind.
- People curious about the philosophical implications of physics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
- Lifelong learners who want an accessible introduction to debates about God, time, the universe, and reality.
Specificatoin of Exploring Metaphysics, 2nd Edition
- Publisher : The Great Courses
- Teacher : David Kyle Johnson
- Language : English
- Level : All Levels
- Number of Course : 30
- Duration : 16 hours and 53 minutes
Content of Exploring Metaphysics, 2nd Edition
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