Introduction to

METAPHYSI
CS

Metaphysics
The study of the basic
structures of reality.
Examples: Being and
Nothingness, Time and
Eternity, Freedom and
Determination, Thinghood
and Personhood, Space and
Time, Supreme Being

Importance of
Metaphysics
Questions of Metaphysics form
the base of many philosophical
questions. It is a Pillar of
Philosophy.
Cant ask questions about
morality before asking about
freedom to choose.

Approach to Metaphysics
Basic question is: What is Reality?
Question leads to Many others.
Metaphysicians believe they must
answer important questions about
reality because science has been
proven wrong. Use reason rather
than senses which can be
deceived.

What is Reality?

Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, a

claimed ghost photograph by
Captain Hubert C. Provand. First
published in Country Life magazine,
1936

The Tulip Staircase

By: Canadian Minister in 1966
National Maritime Museum England

????? Hmmm..I took these on a

Ghost Tour