Description
This module examines activities of people in ancient societies to understand, predict, and control the world around them. The main focus is ancient Greece. We investigate how they studied of the heavens (including theories of how the world came into being and how the world operates), medicine, mathematics, and technology. We also investigate how the ancient Greeks thought about subjects such as astrology, alchemy, nature, and activities related to magic. In addition to the Greeks, we also investigate Babylonian, Egyptian, and Roman cultures. We also examine connections and comparisons with activities in southern Asia and China. No prerequisites.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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