PHIL 3401: Metaphysics at Brooklyn College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Metaphysics (PHIL 3401) at Brooklyn College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.

The professor is: Saam Trivedi.

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Requirements

ONE COURSE IN PHILOSOPHY OR CORE STUDIES 10 OR CORE CURRICULUM 1210 [2.1] IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.

About this course

4 hours; 4 creditsClassical and contemporary theories of being and reality. Analysis ofsuch concepts as particular, quality, relation, personal identity, free willand determinism, universals, substance, mind, matter, space, and time.Possibility of metaphysical knowledge. The relationship betweenmetaphysics and other disciplines.Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or Core Studies 10 or CoreCurriculum 1210 [2.1].

Professors for PHIL 3401 at Brooklyn, Fall 2026

Saam Trivedi
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (28) · difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again
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PHIL 3401 sections, times and seats

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Mon/Wed · 12:25 PM - 2:05 PM

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Saam TrivediChill?★ 4.3(28)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again

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