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Magic, Science and Religion

Offered By: DeAnza College via California Community Colleges System

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Anthropology Courses Science Courses Religion Courses Mythology Courses Magic Courses Cultural Studies Courses

Course Description

Overview

Introduction to the analysis of systems of observation, deduction, reasoning, belief, and practical action across human culture past and present. Issues and topics include symbol, myth, and narrative; ritual and altered states of consciousness; specialist practitioners; healing, illness, and death; and relations between religion, science, politics, intercultural encounter, and historical change.

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