Cosmology and Culture

Catalog description

This course traces the path of philosophical and scientific world views from Aristotle, to Newton, to Relativity and the corresponding philosophical and cultural transformations that each worldview gives rise to. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical ideas of each era and on the application of these ideas to culture. Approved for LAS Humanities area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Navigate; Writing Intensive.