Today we will turn to philosophy for insight into the logical underpinnings of thought, particularly the role of numerical archetypes.  For a structured outline of today's lecture, click here.

   Assigned reading: the first part of Chapter Three of Webmind.  You may, of course, do this reading before or after the lecture, or both.  It will be covered on the midterm on October 15.

During the Support Group meetings we will discuss Archetypal Patterns in the Mass Media.

  Homework to be done by October 1.  Add an entry to your Web Diary discussing one (or both) of the following questions.  This is not to be handed in on paper, but should be posted on your WEB site by October 1.

• Can the numerical archetypes of Naught, First, Second, Third and/or Fourth (or higher?) apply to your major field of study?  What examples can you find of the tendency for phenomena to go through stages or quanta rather than being continuous?  Can you find any links to WEB pages which discuss this?
• What archetypal patterns can you find in the creation myths, Greek mythology, Tarot Cards, mathematical puzzles, television shows, movies, etc. etc.? What archetypes can you identify with?