The Puzzle that Spawned 100 Philosophy Papers
Time and place
12:30 PM on Thursday, December 7th, 2017; NAC 6/111
Peter Winkler (Dartmouth College)
Abstract
Proposed 17 years ago by philosopher Adam Elga, "Sleeping Beauty" seems to be a simple question about probability. Is it? If so, Why does it incite such passion? We'll describe the various "camps" in the controversy, and attack or defend their arguments. In the end, you'll have to decide for yourself where you stand!
