How do ontological questions relate to the philosophical project?

Although philosophy is divided into discrete inquiries, these areas have synergistic relationships and dependencies. Ontological issues are arguably the most important, serving as the ground of inquiries and repository for historical findings.

Insight into the debate of free will versus determinism and various responses to the argument.

Free Will and Determinism Sketch out arguments for (1) incompatibility of determinism and free will (2) determinism and moral responsibility. Indicate the various positions one might take in response to these arguments.

self transformation

Futher explanation on self transformation and the the loss of ego/self in todays society. To me it seems quite difficult a task.

Discussing the problem of God in the history of philosophy

Some philosophers, like Kierkegaard, find it reasonable to believe in God in their philosophical enterprise while others do not. And each group makes a compelling argument to back the stance taken. For some God is just a an abstract idea that helps them to make their point while for others, God is being who is involved in the lives of human beings in little as in great details. In the first group one can think of Aristotle, Spinoza, Kant, etc. In the second group one can think of Socrates, Plato, Augustine, Leibniz, Kierkegaard, etc.

Short discussion of whether and in what sense is simultaneous causation possible.

Is simultaneous causation possible, actual, or impossible?