IS 127 The Nuclear Dilemma: Thinking Our Way to a Safer World

Credits: 3

An examination of threat of war in the nuclear age and a search for ways to make the world more secure. This interdisciplinary course draws on perspectives from history, social science, political science, literature, philosophy, the physical sciences, and the arts. A wide range of proposals for a safer world will be discussed in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect. Students will work on projects to increase their effectiveness as informed and responsible citizens.