College Seminar (101-7-50)

Topic

Topics in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Instructors

Richard Walker

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G28: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this seminar we will survey various topics in politics, philosophy and economics. Exactly what we end up covering will depend a little on what most interests the group, but provisional topics include alternative voting mechanisms, Rawls' theory of justice, the ethics of nationalism, the economic effects of immigration, how economists and regular people think about risk and uncertainty, prediction markets and the wisdom of crowds, the pros and cons of a basic income policy, behavioural economics, and the evolution of "moral" behaviour. The aim is to find interesting things to read, talk and write about.

Teaching Method

Seminar discussion. All students will be expected to participate in every meeting.

Evaluation Method

Some writing, but mostly participation.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Nothing as yet. Most readings will be available online.

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Weinberg First Year Seminars are only available to first-year students.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required