This course is co-taught with Claudio Calosi.

In this seminar, we will discuss metaphysical issues as they arise in contemporary science. First, we will treat the relationship between metaphysics and science in general, and between metaphysics and physics in particular. Second, we will consider specific problems such as time and relativity, relationalism, substantivalism and monism, and discernibility, structuralism and dependence, and monism and functionalism about objects in the context of quantum physics, and metaphysical questions in the context of biology.

If this seminar is taken for credit, please let us know. You will have to fulfill requirements, depending on the module for which you are taking this course:

MA2, demi-module 2a:

- Evaluation: examen écrit de 4h portant sur le contenu du séminaire.

MA5, demi-module 5a:

- Evaluation: examen écrit de 4h portant sur le contenu du séminaire.

All reading materials will be made available on Chamilo.

Course materials such as lecture notes, handouts, etc may be made available as they will be used in class.

Presentation materials:

• Claudio Calosi: Introduction to the metaphysics of science

This is the schedule for the seminar. It is subject to adjustment.