History 2D: Science, Magic, and Religion, Lecture 20, UCLA

Lecture Title: "Final Lecture"

June 9th, 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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[michaelaK67]

I can't believe that was the last lecture already! Watched them all, loved them all. THANK YOU Prof Raia and Hurrah for YouTube - how else would a middle aged housewife in the UK ever get to listen to 20 UCLA lectures?

[valentine1980]

I second that, MichaelaK67, apart from being the housewife bit!!

[beagr22]

Is there anyone out there who can get her to do a TV Series.

This is a SuperStar

[tweaker1bms]

Oog that was kind of a depressing lecture for us skeptics...all about the resurgence of anti-evolutionism and woo. Too bad she didn't get to go into Popper also :(

[westthethird]

followed this start to finish, never stop learning!! and lady raia you are a gem!! my newest adult role model!!

[horsereadish]

It's such a great lecture. I followed from begging to the end without a skip; I can't believe it. Great lecture!

[leconfidant]

After hours of guys talking on 'religion versus science'...

Atheists - 'You're wrong and illogical and your life is a joke'

Christians - 'Yeah but at least we're not going to hell like you'

..now this fabulous lecture with an honest appraisal of the whole story and a whole new angle on magic. WHAT A BLOODY RELIEF! Karen Armstrong, Mary Midgely and (my new heroine) Courtney Raian seem to grasp the complexity. It sure beats New Atheists explaining scientific testing for the millionth time.

[dracd235]

... a vision of wonder

[ginsushark]

Nice talks. Learned a lot. Thanks! Is there a reading list page?

Scientology? Christian Science Monitor? UFO cults? Double dark? The rocket scientist occult lodge cross over?

Some of the politics were vague: when is Magic Science Religion motivating politics vs used as propaganda? Liberal vs Classical Liberal vs Neoliberal. The are left and right think tanks but look at the numbers.

[sealskin2001]

Moar! This series was marvelous! Please post another lecture series at some point.

[LostGirl415]

Watched them all. May need to watch again! Thank you for such an educational and enlightening experience!