Intro to Metaphysics

An introduction to the terminology, categories and debates in both classical and modern metaphysics.  No previous philosophy courses are required.  Topics will include the following: categories of being; universals and particulars; substances, essences and accidents; causation; capacity and activity; possibility and necessity; materialism and idealism; realism and anti-realism; and natural theology.  Teaching methods: Lectures and class discussions.  Means of Evaluation: One short paper, two longer papers and class participation.