Susanna Goodin at Saturday U: The Scientific Revolution in Context: Making Sense of Alchemy
Channel: Wyoming Videos
Date: 2013-03-05

Susanna Goodin, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy at University of Wyoming, presented The Scientific Revolution in Context: Making Sense of Alchemy.
In the Middle Ages, the idea of turning lead into gold -- alchemy -- had a devout following of individuals working to unlock the secrets of nature in hopes of coming to understand the mind of God. Alchemy represented a dominant worldview throughout Europe for centuries, longer in fact than the current scientific method. This talk looks at how theology, economics, culture, and philosophy shaped early science and discusses ways that impact continues today.
 The Winter 2013 Saturday University, on January 26 in Gillette, tackled the scientific revolution, writing the unwritten language, and fracking Pennsylvania shale. The free one-day college education wrapped up with a free lunch and conversation as the professors explored links among their topics.
Saturday U, Summer Winter Session 2013 was held January 25, 2013 at Gillette College.  Saturday U is a collaborative program that connects popular UW professors with lifelong learners in Jackson, Gillette, and Sheridan. Offered twice a year in each community, Saturday U is sponsored by the university, the UW Foundation and Wyoming Humanities Council.  This program was presented locally by Gillette College.

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