module
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2016: Metaphysics
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
After an initial introductory overview the module will proceed to consider the following basic philosophical topics: Causation, Identity, Emergence, Supervenience, Personal Identity, Time, Material and abstract Objects, Properties.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 16.5 | Eleven 90 minute lecture/discussions. |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 10 | Weekly 1 hour tutorial |
| Guided Independent Study | 33 | Assigned readings associated with each lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Preparation for class discussion |
| Guided Independent Study | 35 | Preparation of Assigned Essay |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Exam Revision and Private Study |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Lectures and Powerpoints will be available on ELE