Readings investigate the influence of Marxian thought on representative works of poetry, drama and fiction. The physics of nuclear energy and weapons and its impact on recent experience. Pacifism and humanism in the Nuclear Era. The visual mechanisms and creative processes whereby scientists and artists clarify and reconstruct reality. Impact of visual information on science, art, political and social institutions.
Class includes lecture, discussion, slide presentation, and film.
An examination of the Don Juan legend through literary, feminist, psychological, and musical representations. Included is an emphasis on female characters such as Carmen and Lulu and their dual lives in literature and music. Examines the issues raised by the animal rights movement from the perspectives of the humanities and sciences. These issues include the use of animals in research, education, farming, hunting, sport, entertainment, and as pets, plus environmentalist concerns. Examines the extent and implications of those correspondences in classical, renaissance, and modern cultures.