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    Philosophy – University Taster

    1. 1. Prerequisites
      1. 1.1 Requirements to Pursue a Philosophy Degree
      2. 1.2 Researching the Right Philosophy Degree for You
      3. 1.3 Understanding the Difference Between Philosophy Degrees and Theology Degrees
      4. 1.4 Careers in Philosophy
      • Module Review
    2. 2. Metaphysics
      1. 2.1 What Is Metaphysics?
      2. 2.2 The Ancient Greeks
      3. 2.3 Modern Philosophers
      • Module Review
    3. 3. Epistemology
      1. 3.1 What Is Epistemology?
      2. 3.2 René Descartes and “I Think, Therefore I Am”
      3. 3.3 John Locke and the Blank Slate
      • Module Review
    4. 4. Ethics
      1. 4.1 What Is Ethics?
      2. 4.2 Aristotle and Virtue Ethics
      3. 4.3 Jeremy Bentham and Utilitarianism
      4. 4.4 A.J. Ayer and Boo-Hurrah Ethics
      • Module Review
    5. 5. Next Steps
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    1. Subjects 
    2. Philosophy – University Taster Pre-16
    3. 2. Metaphysics

    Module Review

    In this module, we will dive into the first branch of PhilosophyThe study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.: MetaphysicsA branch of Philosophy that explores the nature of reality. and its key question “What is the nature of reality?”. We will begin by understanding what Metaphysics is and look at some of the big questions considered in Metaphysics.

    We will then take a step back in time to meet the Ancient Greeks, including some of the most famous Philosophers such as Aristotle, who first introduced the idea of Metaphysics with their discussions on form.

    We will then fast forward in time to meet more modern philosophers such as David Lewis and Thomas Nagel, who have brought these ideas into the current age along with developments in neuroscienceThe study of the body’s nervous system including the brain..

    By the end of this module, you’ll have an insight into the field of Metaphysics. Let us begin the questioningFollow-up questions asked by the teacher during the assessment to test understanding and response skills.!

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