PHIL234
METAPHYSICS
Also listed under 1 other title
- Metaphysics
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 16
- Data refreshed
- Sep 1, 2026
Description
An advanced study of the fundamental problems and issues concerning the nature of reality. The course may focus on historical or contemporary issues. A historical approach may involve an in-depth study of the metaphysical views of an historical figure or school of thought, including (but not limited to) Plato, Aristotle, and the Early Modern Philosophers. A contemporary approach may include one or more of the following topics: properties, substance, identity and persistence, free will, space and time, and mathematical objects.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2013–2023
1999 2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 10% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2013 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 20122008
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Geography Building G104 2010
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC120 2009
- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2007
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC217 2006
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2004
- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Atwood Hall ATWCL 2003
- Mon, Wed, 1:00 PM–2:15 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2001
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Paul J. Broderick | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 25 enrolled | 22323 |
| Fall 2021 | Paul J. Broderick | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 25 enrolled | 28382 |
| Spring 2018 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 25 enrolled | 35720 |
| Spring 2017 | Wes W. DeMarco | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 30 enrolled | 35720 |
| Fall 2015 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 25 enrolled | 24542 |
| Spring 2013 | Wes W. DeMarco | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 20 enrolled | 31443 |
| Spring 2012 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 25 enrolled | 31443 |
| Fall 2010 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 20 enrolled | 27624 |
| Fall 2009 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 20 enrolled | 26307 |
| Spring 2008 | Luke Jerzykiewicz | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 20 enrolled | 34488 |
| Spring 2007 | Michael Pakaluk | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 30 enrolled | 34488 |
| Spring 2006 | Michael Pakaluk | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 34488 |
| Spring 2004 | Michael Pakaluk | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 15 enrolled | 30863 |
| Spring 2003 | Walter E. Wright | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 20 enrolled | 37213 |
| Spring 2001 | Michael Pakaluk | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 99 enrolled | 35268 |
| Spring 1999 | Michael Pakaluk | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 99 enrolled | 33605 |