Ph103 - Lent Term
Wk Date Topic Reading Due Coursework
Prepare answers before class meetings
1 Thu, Jan 16 Time Travel 1: The Grandfather Paradox Discussion Questions 1
2 Thu, Jan 23 Time Travel 2: Modern Science Discussion Questions 2
3 Thu, Jan 30 Zeno's Paradox of Space: Introduction Discussion Questions 3
4 Thu, Feb 06 Zeno's Paradox of Space: Supertasks Discussion Questions 4
5 Thu, Feb 13 Scientific Realism: No Miracles and Underdetermination Discussion Questions 5
6 Thu, Feb 20 Scientific Realism: The Arguments from History Discussion Questions 6
7 Thu, Feb 27 Knowledge and Hume's Problem: Introduction Discussion Questions 7
8 Thu, Mar 06 Knowledge and Hume's Problem: Proposed Solutions Discussion Questions 8
Formative Essay (Essay Instructions / Submit Online)
Due before midnight on Mon, March 10
9 Thu, Mar 13 Natural and Social Laws Discussion Questions 9 / Optional LSE Colloquium Speaker Deadline (Register by Email)
10 Thu, Mar 20 Mathematical Truth Discussion Questions 10
11 Mon, Apr 28 - Attend your class as scheduled Assessed Essay Due (Essay Instructions / Submit Online)
Submit on Apr 28 before midnight
Other Course Documents
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