Problem Sets
- There are 9 problem sets in all, but we will only take into account your 8 best scores.
- It is okay to discuss problem sets with other students taking the class, and to consult published materials. But each student must complete the assignment on his or her own.
- There were no problem sets for Weeks 1, 10, and 12.
- The problem set for Week 4 appears courtesy of TA Owain R. Evans.
- The problem sets count for 45% of the course grade.
| WEEK # | LECTURE TOPICS | PROBLEM SET |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Time Travel / Free Will | Problem set 1 (PDF) |
| 3 | Newcomb's Paradox | Problem set 2 (PDF) |
| 4 |
Coordination Games: Nash Equlibria, Schelling Points and the Prisoner's Dilemma (This session was conducted by TA Owain R. Evans.) | Extra-credit problem set 2.5 (PDF) |
| 5 | Foundations of Probability | Problem set 3 (PDF) |
| 6 | Zeno's Paradoxes | Problem set 4 (PDF) |
| 7 | Infinity | Problem set 5 (PDF) |
| 8 | The Higher Infinite | Problem set 6 (PDF) |
| 9 | The Axiom of Choice | Problem set 7 (PDF) |
| 11 | Computability | Problem set 8 (PDF) |
| 13 | Gödel's Theorem | Problem set 9 (PDF) |
End-of-Term Assignment
The End-of-Term assignment will be posted during Week 13, and is due the following week.
Although individual consultation of published materials is okay, discussing the end-of-term assignment before the due date with anyone—whether or not they are taking the class—is strictly prohibited. All work on the assignment must be the student's own.
The End-of-Term assignment counts for 50% of the course grade.
Academic Integrity
Any suspicion of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be aggressively pursued. Please consult MIT's Handbook on Academic Integrity.