PHIL 122Metaphysics
Survey of contemporary analytic metaphysics. Topics may include nominalism, metaphysical realism, and the ontological analysis of concrete particulars, including problems of modality and persistence through time.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100A or PHIL 100B or PHIL 100C or PHIL 100D.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 179 | J. F. Bowin | Open 21/40 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | R Carson Acad 250 | D. Nolan | Open 36/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowin | 2.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 36% | 45 |
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