Interdisciplinary readings that address fundamental questions about human decision making, morality, behavior, and welfare. In this advanced small seminar, we will read and discuss works by psychologists, neuroscientists, philosophers, and others, which focus on a common theme. The topic for 2023-SYMSYS 24 is the philosophy and science of free will and determinism. Prerequisite: Completion of a course in behavioral science or neuroscience beyond the level of PSYCH 1.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Interdisciplinary readings that address fundamental questions about human decision making, morality, behavior, and welfare. In this advanced small seminar, we will read and discuss works by psychologists, neuroscientists, philosophers, and others, which focus on a common theme. The topic for 2023-24 is the philosophy and science of free will and determinism. Prerequisite: Completion of a course in behavioral science or neuroscience beyond the level of PSYCH 1.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.