PHIL 248 / ECON 2248: Truth

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2021

 

Description:
What does it mean for us to believe that something is true?  How does our conception of truth vary with the context and also with the particular field of inquiry, such as philosophy, mathematics, economics, and everyday communications?  The seminar course will explore examples related to the participants’ domains of interest.

Jointly with Professors Eric Maskin and Barry Mazur.