PHIL 222Metaphysics
Advanced introduction to topics in 20th century and contemporary analytic metaphysics. Divided into five main parts dealing, respectively, with issues about the nature of existence, properties, time, change and persistence, and material constitution.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to philosophy graduate students.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 12:00pm–3:00pm | Humanities 1 400 | S. Bernstein | Open 14/18 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon 1:00pm–4:00pm | Humanities 1 400 | D. Nolan | Open 6/12 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Bernstein | 3.3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 0% | 12 |
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