06-29-2009, 11:10 PM
<b>History 2D: Science, Magic, and Religion, Lecture 1, UCLA
SINCE IN HISTORY
Lecture Title: "Course Introduction"</b>
March 31st, 2009
Professor Courtenay Raia lectures on science and religion as historical phenomena that have evolved over time. Examines the earlier mind-set before 1700 when into science fitted elements that came eventually to be seen as magical. THe course also question how Western cosmologies became "disenchanted." Magical tradition transformed into modern mysticisms is also examined as well as the political implications of these movements. Includes discussion concerning science in totalitarian settings as well as "big science" during the Cold War.
Spring 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Zx-qcNZf4
SINCE IN HISTORY
Lecture Title: "Course Introduction"</b>
March 31st, 2009
Professor Courtenay Raia lectures on science and religion as historical phenomena that have evolved over time. Examines the earlier mind-set before 1700 when into science fitted elements that came eventually to be seen as magical. THe course also question how Western cosmologies became "disenchanted." Magical tradition transformed into modern mysticisms is also examined as well as the political implications of these movements. Includes discussion concerning science in totalitarian settings as well as "big science" during the Cold War.
Spring 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Zx-qcNZf4