History 2D: Science, Magic, and Religion, Lecture 1, UCLA

Lecture Title: "Course Introduction"

March 31st, 2009

Professor Courtenay Raia lectures on science and religion as historical phenomena that have evolved over time. Examines the earlier mind-set before 1700 when into science fitted elements that came eventually to be seen as magical. THe course also question how Western cosmologies became "disenchanted." Magical tradition transformed into modern mysticisms is also examined as well as the political implications of these movements. Includes discussion concerning science in totalitarian settings as well as "big science" during the Cold War.

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[sled1950]

so when did Sandra Bullock start lecturing at UCLA? Hahaha. j/k this is a great lecture

[TRUTHSEEKER009]

Transformers sports bottle, Nice.

[stoneis50]

fuck ..!! she looks hot ..and awesome bulbous tits ! i just wanna get into this university and get laid with her !!!

[verdantique]

Hey everyone, here's the UCLA course page for this class, History 2D (and some other history courses.) The course page contains syllabuses, readings, and other course information.

h t t p : / / w w w . s s c n e t . u c l a . e d u / c l a s s e s / p r o f b y l i d . p h p ? l i d = 1 3 7 0

Please up vote so people can find this link if they're looking. 

[Weirdochris]

Watch Out Lady!!!! Your water bottle is really a Decepticon!!!!

[henceseventytwo]

I am so glad that eyeearbrain.webs.com sent me here. Best lecture ever!

[Kri4im]

Very good lecture A*

Passion, professionalism and content wise, as a student at the moment i say A*.

Never mind that i study Computer Networking course.

[GibbonJabber]

While Raia may come off as a New Age flake to some, remember that she may in part be pandering to teenagers from LA (a rather flakey region) maybe so theyt stick out the course and maybe learn something. If you look up the syllabus for 2D, it is impressive in its coverage of material that college students should be aware of.

In her brief discussion here of "magic in the US" I'm surprised she didn't mention advertising for products that imply they will make you attractive, popular, or happy .

[OriginalCliche101]

How not to film a lecture.

[Ghost202587]

DECEPTACONS!!!



[KarlHeinzofWpg]

@nguyen2 - Fun to watch, nostalgic, playful, poetic. Yes, it's definitely infotainment. If she added insight, accuracy and explanatory power, than it would be education.

[nguyen2]

@KarlHeinzofWpg but that is why it's so fun to watch this. nostalgic, playful, poetic, and yes magical. so interesting to look at science, religion, and 'magic' as different systems people have chosen to use to understand the world. i would not even consider the lecture series as anti-science, if anything i find it to be more of a critique on religion.