Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,459 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
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About this subject
What is reality and how do we recognise it? How can we distinguish between appearance and reality? Can we trust our own senses? Philosophers have thought deeply about these issues in the sub-disciplines of metaphysics and epistemology (theory of knowledge). In this unit you will examine philosophers’ attempts, over thousands of years, to answer the big questions concerning the fundamental structure of reality, and our knowledge of reality. Questions such as: Does God exist? What is the nature of time? Is time travel possible? What is the relationship between mind and body? Can we be sure that we know anything? What is the structure of our knowledge? Does science give us truth? Can we infer from the past to the future? Join an in-depth discussion and the deep exploration of ideas in this foundation unit.
Introduction to Philosophy B: Metaphysics and Theory of Knowledge is a standalone subject at The University of New England in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with The University of New England before enrolling.
The University of New England is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 16 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with The University of New England before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- UNE-PHIL150
- Field of education
- Natural and physical sciences
- Provider
- The University of New England
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required