This course explores magic and alchemy from historical, cultural, and philosophical perspectives We will delve into these multifaceted concepts, examining their evolution, cultural significance, and philosophical implications from ancient times to the present day. Students will explore the intersections of magic with religion, politics, art, and psychology, as well as its role in contemporary countercultural movements and online spaces.
- Teacher: Joshua Gentzke
An examination of perennial questions concerning beauty in works of art and nature, the attribution of value, the relation of aesthetic judgment and imagination to cognition and moral duty, and the impact of these matters on inquiries in related disciplines (i.e., linguistics, psychoanalysis, and religious studies). This course fulfills the Artistic Inquiry. (One course).
- Teacher: Anne Mamary