Philosophy of Time Course
This course delves into the philosophy of time, linking A-theory, B-theory, persistence, presentism, and eternalism with special relativity, general relativity, quantum mechanics, and quantum gravity. Participants will map metaphysical ideas to physical models, critique key arguments, and develop interdisciplinary research proposals on time's nature, building sharp analytical skills for innovative scholarship in metaphysics and physics.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Explore core debates in time philosophy including A-theory, B-theory, persistence, presentism, and eternalism. Connect these to special relativity, general relativity, quantum mechanics, and quantum gravity. Gain skills in mapping metaphysics to physics, analyzing objections, and crafting focused interdisciplinary research proposals on time.
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Develop skills
- Analyze A-theory, B-theory, and block universe models with professional rigor.
- Evaluate how SR, GR, and quantum theories constrain metaphysical views of time.
- Use spacetime and Penrose diagrams to test and refine temporal ontologies.
- Design concise, publishable research proposals on the metaphysics of time.
- Communicate complex time-theory debates clearly to interdisciplinary audiences.
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