DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
PHIL 250 – Epistemology and Metaphysics (2012)
J. Mozersky
First Essay Topics
Write an essay on one of the following:
1. Explain and evaluate McTaggart’s argument against the reality of time.
2. Prior defends presentism. Explain this view. Is it correct? Why/Why not?
3. Does the past exist? Explain with reference to at least one of the authors read in
this course.
4. Explain and evaluate Williams’ view of time.
Notes:
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Length: Approximately 1000-1500 words (4-6 double spaced pages).
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Due date: Feb. 15th, 2012
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Essays can be handed into me (during a class prior to the due date) or else
deposited in the Philosophy Department Essay Drop Box (no later than 4:00
p.m.), located outside the main office (Philosophy), 3rd Floor, Watson Hall.
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Late penalty: –3% per working day late (weekends = 1 day).