Please use the resources on this page to supplement our in-class exploration. We will start our first session with a review of the syllabus, course objectives, assignments, schedule, and instructor expectations.

In this class, we will explore many issues that you probably care about and (most likely) have already formulated an opinion concerning the matter. It is common to encounter the phrase "I have a right to my opinion." But are we really entitled to hold a belief without evidence?