This course will present both the mathematics and the literary concepts necessary for an informed reading of the chosen texts. Although these texts will mostly be works of fiction, we shall also discuss some critical theory, with reference to current debates about post-modern consciousness, cultural politics, narrative structure, and the nature of artistic representation. Course requirements will include regular problem sets, a critical essay, a collaborative web page, and one or more drafts of a story. Satisfies the Interdisciplinary requirement. In everyday life, many of us wonder whether we have adequate evidence for our beliefs.
Scientists also worry about evidence for their theories.
Courts consider evidence on both sides of each case. However, it is not clear whether these very different contexts use the same notions of evidence or of its adequacy. To address these questions, this course will discuss some general views of evidence both inside and outside the law. Satisfies the Interdisciplinary requirement. All rights reserved.