This course surveys major philosophies and ways of life that have interested humanity since the dawn of civilization. Course work is drawn from examples of literature, biography, philosophy, and the arts. Applications This reading and discussion course applies the concepts and perceptions acquired in HUM 360 to contemporary social developments. The sources of economic, political, and social values are analyzed, and major viewpoints are compared and contrasted. Attention is given to the rights and obligations of the individual, as well as economic, political, and social groups and their interactions.
Emphasis is placed on prevailing twentieth century world views.
This is a survey of Western history which concentrates on ideas that have had significant impact. Social and business implications of food will be discussed and demonstrated. Concentration will be on the pleasure that awareness of the art of food preparation affords the diner.