Philosophy of Time Course
This course delves into the philosophy of time, linking metaphysics with relativity and quantum theory. Tailored for humanities professionals, it hones conceptual skills and equips you to develop rigorous, innovative research on temporal reality, covering A-theory, B-theory, presentism, eternalism, persistence, and their ties to physics.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a high-level overview of A-theory, B-theory, persistence, presentism, and eternalism, linking them to special relativity, general relativity, quantum mechanics, and quantum gravity. Learners will map metaphysical ideas to physical models, critique key arguments, and create an interdisciplinary research proposal on time.
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Develop skills
- Analyse A-theory, B-theory, and block universe models with professional rigour.
- Evaluate how special relativity, general relativity, 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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