Assignment Papers- Explain the role of authority in metaphysical investigation including the different types of authorities.
Read Chapter 1 of Metaphysics: Constructing a World View, “Introducing Metaphysics.” As you do, make sure you understand the following points and questions:
Explain the 3 metaphysical questions.
What is the meaning of ultimately real?
Why is “man’s place in the real” significant?
Know the method for doing metaphysics and the 2 rules of thumb.
Identify the 3 kinds of beliefs we may take as our staring point in metaphysical investigation.
Explain the role of authority in metaphysical investigation including the different types of authorities.
· Describe the relationship between Christian theology and philosophical investigation (noting the important distinctions).
· What is the function of a metaphysical theory?
· Explain 3 ways we can evaluate metaphysical theories.
