History of Early Modern Science and Medicine (275-1-20)

Instructors

Lydia Barnett
847/491-7421
Harris Hall - Room 305

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores the social spaces of science and medicine in early modern Europe during the so-called 'Scientific Revolution.' We will survey the varied and surprising spaces in which scientific and medical
knowledge was produced, from princely courts and grand cathedrals to humble artisanal workshops and Europe's overseas colonies. In so doing, we will see how science and medicine intersected with religion, politics, race, gender, and emerging market economies during the first age of European imperialism, capitalism, and globalization.

Learning Objectives

Learning to read, write, talk, and think about science and medicine as culturally- specific ways of knowing about the world; Understanding how science and medicine in the European and "Western" tradition have been driven by deep curiosity about the natural world and the human body but also shaped by powerful social forces such as colonialism, market forces, gender, and religious faith.

Class Notes

History Major Concentration(s): European
History Minor Concentration(s): Europe, Science and Technology

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Harris Hall L06: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM