The following texts, designated 'supplemental,' provide additional commentary on, background for, or development of the central issues discussed in the course:
-- Albert, David Z. Quantum Mechanics and Experience. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1992.
-- Brown, James Robert. Smoke and Mirrors: How Science Reflects Reality (Philosophical Issues in Science Series). New York: Routledge, 1994.
-- Dawkins, Richard. The Selfish Gene (New Edition). New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.
-- Heil, John. The Nature of True Minds (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy). New York: Cambridge University Press, 1992.
There will be two (2) written assignments (papers) and one in-class presentation (seminar report) as follows.
(a) The research report: 20 pts. (b) The seminar report: 30 pts. (c) The discussion paper: 50 pts.