The Curious Pursuit of Knowledge

3 credits · Undergraduate

The transformation of curiosity from vice to virtue during the Scientific Revolution. Early modern scientific concepts in dialogue with literary texts by Donne, Marlowe, Shakespeare, and others. The interaction between experimental science and literature, and interplay among evidence, plausibility, and narrative. How the pioneers of science communicated their discoveries to skeptical audiences. [3] (AXLE: HCA) (CORE A, C) (LE HFA)