Course Description: Hailed in a 2004 book as 'the last man who knew everything', Athanasius Kircher occupied the uneasy space between scientist, theologian, occultist, speculative thinker, and crank as the Scientific Revolution got underway at the start of the seventeenth century. This course will read excerpts from his autobiography, from his highly influential ethnographical treatises on China and Egypt, and from his treatise on music.
DETAILS
Level: Intermediate-Advanced Latin reading. No prior knowledge of ethnography or music theory will be assumed.
Textbook:Instructor will provide materials.
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
When
Thursdays, 6:00p.m. EST
Cost
$250
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