Magic, Science and Religion
Offered By: DeAnza College via California Community Colleges System
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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