Course: Science, Magic & Religion

UCLA 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.

NOTE: ALL of the lectures are accessible through this one video. To watch the other lectures simply hit play and then scroll over the bottom of the video. The other lectures will appear as small images. Click on the one you would like to watch.



Lecture 1: "Course Introduction"

Lecture 2: "Greek Mysticism and Rationality"

Lecture 3: "The Patristic Period"

Lecture 4: "The Witch Craze"

Lecture 5: "Reformation and Revolution"

Lecture 6: "17th Century Though"

Lecture 7: "Greek Mysticism and Rationality"

Lecture 8: "Mechanical Philosophy"

Lecture 9: "Religion, Regicide, and Revolution"

Lecture 11: "Nature and Romanticism"

Lecture 12: "Darwin and Science"

Lecture 13-16: No Title Given

Lecture 17: "20th Century Physics"

Lecture 18: "Quantum Mechanics"