Explain any one of Zeno’s paradoxes and demonstrate whether or not it is successful in proving that motion is impossible.

PICK ONE QUESTION FROM THE LIST BELOW AND WRITE A 2000 ESSAY ADDRESSING THE QUESTION:

‘Metaphysics is the study of ultimate reality.’ Do you agree with this definition of metaphysics? If yes, explain why. If not, cite your favourite definition and defend your choice. As part of your answer, give your interpretation of the term ‘ultimate reality’.

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Explain any one of Zeno’s paradoxes and demonstrate whether or not it is successful in proving that motion is impossible.

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Explain in your own words Plato’s theory of forms and Aristotle’s Third Man argument against it. Do you think Aristotle’s argument succeeds?

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What are the main points of Aristotle’s theory of four causes? Are there any similarities between its four types of explanations, on the one hand, and the types of explanations that are today used in science and/or everyday life, on the other hand?

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Explain the differences between nominalism and realism about universals. Which position do you thicixnk is correct and why?

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