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UGRD > CLSICS > 294
Magic and Science in Greece and Rome
Description:
Magic and science constitute two competing ways of understanding and manipulating the natural world. Topics in this course include: astrology, witchcraft, necromancy, curses, erotic magic, voodoo dolls, legal restriction on magic, the philosophical basis of scientific thought, mathematical contribution of Euclid and Archimedes, Hippocrates and the emergence of medicine, scientific methods as shaped by Plato and Aristotle, natural development vs. intelligent design, Eratosthenes measurement of the glove, the astronomical theories of Aristarchus and Ptolemy, military technology, and Christian hostility to science.
Offered in:
2013 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Weekly Schedule | Time | Instructor | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3483 | TuTh | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Rothwell Jr,Kenneth S | W01-0088 | More Info |
