PHIL 31.01 Space and Time

In this course, we will consider some historically significant questions about the nature of space, time and spacetime. How are space, time and change related? Is space some kind of substance or container for events? Or is space a relation between things? Is time mind-dependent? How, if at all, is motion or persistence through space and time possible? Are the past, present and future equally real? Is time travel possible?

Prerequisite

One Philosophy course, or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV

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