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TraD104 -- Topics in Culture and Civilization (3 units)
Description: Explores select topics in human culture in the context of how humans, as historical beings, are shaped by the thoughts and actions of our predecessors; and that we will influence the lives of those who follow us. The course examines culture as a distinct heritage of ideas, values, and artistic expressions that undergo continual adaptation due to social changes. Comparative Religions. A study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, including both ancient and
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
*Usually offered: Fall, Spring. Science and Inquiry The effects of modern science on western civilization have been profound. A moment's thought will reveal applications of science that have transformed our way of life. But aside from its practical benefits (and costs!), modern science has had an equally profound intellectual impact. An educated man or woman at the close of the twentieth century has a vastly different view of the world, and of the power of science to reveal that world, from the views of Aristotle, of Dante or even of Newton. This transformation has been brought about in large part by the development of scientific thought. In this course we shall examine the distinctive features of scientific inquiry. We shall aim to understand the power and also the limitations of scientific methods.
-- ShaughanLavine - 22 Nov 2004
Description: Explores select topics in human culture in the context of how humans, as historical beings, are shaped by the thoughts and actions of our predecessors; and that we will influence the lives of those who follow us. The course examines culture as a distinct heritage of ideas, values, and artistic expressions that undergo continual adaptation due to social changes. Comparative Religions. A study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, including both ancient and
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
*Usually offered: Fall, Spring. Science and Inquiry The effects of modern science on western civilization have been profound. A moment's thought will reveal applications of science that have transformed our way of life. But aside from its practical benefits (and costs!), modern science has had an equally profound intellectual impact. An educated man or woman at the close of the twentieth century has a vastly different view of the world, and of the power of science to reveal that world, from the views of Aristotle, of Dante or even of Newton. This transformation has been brought about in large part by the development of scientific thought. In this course we shall examine the distinctive features of scientific inquiry. We shall aim to understand the power and also the limitations of scientific methods.
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-- ShaughanLavine - 22 Nov 2004
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