Metaphysics Level 5 Advanced Diploma

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• Disclaimer 01:00

  • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Metaphysics 13:00

  • 2: Lesson-1 Definition and scope of metaphysics 04:00
  • 3: Lesson-2 Historical background and development 04:00
  • 4: Lesson-3 Key questions and problems in metaphysics 05:00

• Lecture 2: Ontology 14:00

  • 5: Lesson-1 The nature of being and existence 05:00
  • 6: Lesson-2 Substance, essence, and accident 05:00
  • 7: Lesson-3 Ontological categories and classifications 04:00

• Lecture 3: Identity and Change 12:00

  • 8: Lesson-1 Theories of identity over time 04:00
  • 9: Lesson-2 Persistence and change 04:00
  • 10: Lesson-3 Personal identity and the self 04:00

• Lecture 4: Space and Time 12:00

  • 11: Lesson-1 The nature of space and time 04:00
  • 12: Lesson-2 Philosophical theories of space and time 04:00
  • 13: Lesson-3 The relationship between space, time, and existence 04:00

• Lecture 5: Causality and Free Will 09:00

  • 14: Lesson-1 The concept of causality 03:00
  • 15: Lesson-2 Determinism vs. free will 03:00
  • 16: Lesson-3 The implications of causality on human actions 03:00

• Lesson-3 The implications of causality on human actions 09:00

  • 17: Lesson-1 The mind-body problem 03:00
  • 18: Lesson-2 Theories of consciousness 03:00
  • 19: Lesson-3 The nature of mental states and experiences 03:00

• Lecture 7: Metaphysical Realism and Anti-Realism 09:00

  • 20: Lesson-1 The debate between realism and anti-realism 03:00
  • 21: Lesson-2 Arguments for and against metaphysical realism 03:00
  • 22: Lesson-3 Implications for our understanding of reality 03:00

• Lecture 8: Metaphysics and Science 10:00

  • 23: Lesson-1 The relationship between metaphysics and science 03:00
  • 24: Lesson-2 Scientific theories and metaphysical implications 03:00
  • 25: Lesson-3 The impact of scientific discoveries on metaphysical theories 04:00

• Lecture 9: Contemporary Metaphysical Issues 11:00

  • 26: Lesson-1 Metaphysics of modality (possibility and necessity) 03:00
  • 27: Lesson-2 Metaphysical implications of quantum mechanics 04:00
  • 28: Lesson-3 Metaphysical debates in contemporary philosophy 04:00

• Lecture 10: Applied Metaphysics 10:00

  • 29: Lesson-1 Metaphysical perspectives on ethics and morality 04:00
  • 30: Lesson-2 Metaphysical implications in art and literature 03:00
  • 31: Lesson-3 Practical applications of metaphysical concepts 03:00

• Assignment 00:00

  • 32: Exploring Foundational Concepts in Metaphysics -

• Assessment 10:00

  • 33: Final Exam 10:00

The Metaphysics Level 5 Advanced Diplomaoffers a comprehensive and thought-provoking journey through one of the oldest and most profound branches of philosophy. This course is designed to introduce learners to key metaphysical concepts, questions, and debates that continue to shape human understanding, from the nature of existence to the mysteries of time, identity, and consciousness.

The course begins with an introduction to metaphysics, covering its definition, scope, historical development, and the central questions that have occupied philosophers across cultures and centuries. You’ll explore what metaphysics is, why it matters, and how it underpins many other disciplines, including science, logic, and ethics.

You’ll then delve into ontology, the study of being. This module focuses on what it means to exist, how we classify different kinds of entities, and the nature of essence, substance, and properties. These foundational lessons will ground your understanding of reality and set the stage for more complex metaphysical exploration.

In the identity and changesection, you’ll examine how objects persist over time, what makes something or someone the same through change, and how we conceptualise personal identity and the self. These issues are deeply relevant to psychology, ethics, and legal theory.

The space and timemodule investigates whether space and time are independent realities, mental constructs, or relational properties, and how our perception of them influences metaphysical thought. You'll also explore how metaphysics interacts with scientific theories about space-time and cosmology.

The course also tackles causality and free will, presenting philosophical and scientific perspectives on determinism, agency, and human action. You'll assess how causal laws relate to moral responsibility and autonomy, which are core topics in both metaphysics and ethics.

In mind and consciousness, you'll grapple with the mind-body problem, theories of mental states, and what it means to be aware. These lessons explore metaphysical views of consciousness and their implications for neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and personal experience.

The debate between metaphysical realism and anti-realismis another core feature of this course. You’ll examine whether an objective reality exists independently of our perceptions, and how these views affect our understanding of truth and existence.

As metaphysics does not exist in isolation, you'll also explore the relationship between metaphysics and science, from quantum mechanics to evolutionary theory, and assess how modern discoveries challenge or affirm traditional metaphysical positions.

In the final modules, you'll engage with contemporary metaphysical issues, such as modality (possibility and necessity), and consider applied metaphysics, where philosophical thinking intersects with ethics, literature, and the arts. This brings metaphysics out of abstraction and into real-world relevance.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the Metaphysics Level 5 Advanced Diploma, you will receive a free digital certificate, demonstrating your understanding of metaphysical concepts and your ability to analyse reality with philosophical depth and precision.

This metaphysics course is ideal for anyone who seeks to explore the deeper nature of reality, existence, and thought. Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast, student, academic, or simply a curious thinker, this course will enrich your understanding of concepts that influence everything from science and spirituality to ethics and identity.

It’s particularly valuable for learners preparing for further studies in philosophy, theology, cognitive science, or the humanities, as well as professionals in education, writing, counselling, or research who wish to deepen their conceptual understanding and analytical thinking.

If you've ever questioned what it means to exist, what makes you you, or how time, space, and causality shape your world, this course provides a structured, accessible, and intellectually rewarding path into the heart of metaphysical inquiry.

To enrol in this metaphysics course, learners should have a good command of English and an interest in philosophical thinking. No prior background in philosophy is required—just a willingness to engage with abstract ideas, think critically, and reflect deeply.

Completing this metaphysics course can support academic progression in philosophy, theology, or the humanities. It also enhances critical thinking and communication skills useful in careers such as education, writing, ethics consulting, counselling, research, and intellectual content creation.

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