Social Constructions of Nature: A Critical and Philosophical Examination of the Natural World

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Throughout history, people have asked: What is the ideal society? What is its relationship to human nature and needs? Does one need a change in society or a change in mankind? We will look at "utopian" literary explorations of these themes as well as real attempts to create the "Good Society." We will visit Shaker Village Museum to understand this nineteenth century religious community, as well as the Bruderhof to explore and participate in this contemporary effort to build a better society.