ANTH 5 - Magic, Science and Religion
- Recent Professors
- Daniel Solomon
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026
- Class Size
- Not published
- Difficulty
- 4.2Lightout of 10
- Credits
- 4
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 5
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
- Description
- The course introduces the analysis of systems of observation, deduction, reasoning, belief, and practical action across human culture, past and present. Issues and topics include symbol, myth, and narrative; ritual and altered states of consciousness; specialist practitioners; healing, illness, and death; relations between religion, science, and politics; intercultural encounters; and historical change.