First-Year Writing Seminar (101-8-1)

Topic

Science and Spirituality

Instructors

Brian C Odom
847/467-5452
Technology Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-315, Evanston

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F280: Mon, Wed 1:30PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

Title:
Science and Spirituality

Description:
The scientific enterprise, over the centuries, has often interacted with human spirituality and religion. This interaction has at times been synergistic and at times antagonistic. This course will focus on recent developments. We will look at relevant writings of influential scientists, including mystics, believers, agnostics, and atheists. At students' discretion, we might also touch at times on science related to spirituality and spiritual experience. In-class discussion will at all times be respectful, to allow productive dialogue on these deeply personal topics.

Class Attributes

WCAS Writing Seminar