What is Money?

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You probably know that you want it, but do you really know what it is? Money is a mysterious thing: material, mathematical, social, and symbolic. It has intrigued thinkers, activists, and artists since the dawn of civilization. This course will introduce you to those traditions, including the work of philosophers, coin makers, economists, artists, and novelists who have grappled with the mystery of money. Through discussions, individual research, and other projects you will explore, not how to get money, but what it means to have it