Creative Retirement Institute
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The Creative Retirement Institute Offers a Variety of Classes |
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You need not be a member to enroll in classes, however
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Non-Member class registration opens |
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Early registration is recommended due to limited space. |
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will be held at the following locations: (unless otherwise noted):
BER - Beresford Building, 6600 196th St
SW, Lynnwood, just north of the
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GSBC -Good Shepherd Baptist Church,
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Following is a list of the Classes offered during Winter Quarter 2009 (January to March).To find out more about a specific Winter Quarter class, select its name.
| C973 | Dec 11 | Th | Winter Speaker Luncheon |
| C870 | Feb. 27-Mar. 13 | F | Alternative Energy Sources |
| C900 | Jan. 5-Feb. 9 | M | Art of Ancient Egypt |
| C912 | Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | Th | The Canterbury Tales, Part 4 Schedule Change |
| C872 | Jan. 14-Jan. 21 | W | Current Issues Forum: Whats So Great about America |
| C914 | Feb. 19-Mar. 12 | Th | Discovering Northwest Black Writers |
| C916 | Jan. 9-Jan. 30 | F | Fact and Fiction |
| C902 | Jan. 6-Feb. 3 | T | Frank Lloyd Wright: Influence on American Architecture |
| C956 | Jan. 13-Feb. 10 | T | Geomorphology |
| C922 | Feb. 10-Mar. 3 | T | The Glory of Baroque Music |
| C904 | Feb. 19-Mar. 12 | Th | Great Conversations with Jack Paar and Dick Cavett |
| C906 | Jan. 5-Feb. 2 | M | Highlights of Scandinavian History Schedule Change |
| C874 | Feb. 6-Feb. 13 | F | History of Islam in the United States |
| C876 | Jan. 20-Feb. 10 | T | Iran: Reflections in a Shattered Mirror |
| C890 | Jan. 7 | W | Keeping Up with Medicare Schedule Change |
| C924 | Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | Th | The Life and Music of George Gershwin Schedule Change |
| C944 | Feb. 11-Mar. 11 | W | Little Known Women of The Bible |
| C892 | Feb. 11-Mar. 11 | W | Liven Up Your Brain: New Thinking Skills |
| C878 | Jan. 7 | W | The November Elections Schedule Change |
| C996 | Feb. 6-Feb. 20 | F | On the Go: Simple Ideas for Keeping a Travel Journal |
| C958 | Feb. 17-Mar. 10 | T | Philosophy of Science: An Introduction |
| C880 | Feb. 4-Mar. 11 | W | Racial Politics in the 21st Century |
| C908 | Jan. 5-Feb. 9 | M | Robber Barons and The Gilded Age Revisited |
| C882 | Jan. 28-Feb. 4 | W | Russia Redefined: A New Awareness FULL |
| C918 | Jan. 14-Jan. 28 | W | Shakespeares The Tempest |
| C982 | Feb. 27 | F | Theatre Preview: Crumbs from the Table of Joy |
| C920 | Jan. 8-Jan. 15 | Th | 24 Poems FULL |
| C884 | Jan. 8-Jan. 15 | Th | The United States, China and the World FULL |
| C886 | Jan. 9-Jan. 23 | F | The War on Drugs: Alternative Approaches |
| C946 | Feb. 9-Mar. 9 | M | Warfare: An Interdisciplinary Study Schedule Change |
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| Winter Speaker Luncheon | ||
| C930 | Dec. 11 | |
| Thursday | 11:30 am | |
| CRI is pleased to present its fifty-third event on Friday, December 12th, on the second floor of the Triton Union Building (driving directions on page 9) on the main campus of Edmonds Community College. The event includes a luncheon with guest speaker and is sponsored by the Dr. Maybelle Chapman Speakers Series. Scott Davies has been the Public Information Specialist for the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) since 1994.xxHe regularly speaks to a variety of groups in our community. When he is not in the office you may find him market grazing, trying new flavors of gelato or researching the next best thing!xxHe will share his interesting stories of the market in, Pike Place Market: Past, Present and Future! Seating will begin at 11:30am. The presentation will begin at 12:45pm and includes time for questions.xxThe luncheon cost is $12 for CRI members (C973) when included with class registrations using the registration form on page 11. This event is open to the public. Tickets for the luncheon and speaker are $20 and available for purchase at the Edmonds Conference Center (201 4th Avenue North, downtown Edmonds). No phone reservations. Register or purchase your tickets by November 30th.xxYou are guaranteed a wonderful lunch, fabulous company, informative remarks by our local guest, Scott Davies, as well as an opportunity to learn more about nationally acclaimed CRI! Everyone is welcome. | ||
| √ Alternative Energy Sources | ||
| C870 | Feb. 27-Mar. 13 | |
| Fridays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $30 | |
| We will stress renewable energy sources such as corn and cellulosic ethanol, fuels such as butanol and biodiesel from biomass, solar, wind and others. Nuclear energy (fission and fusion) will be important in the future, but it will be difficult to replace oil, at least in the near future.xxAlthough energy and fuel from large deposits of coal, natural gas, tar sands oil and oil shale will play an increasingly important part in the energy mix, environmental concerns remain a major problem. Reprints of articles will be handed out in class. Harvey Carroll has a PhD in chemistry from Cornell University. He last taught this course for CRI in Spring 2007. 3 sessions. | ||
| Art of Ancient Egypt | ||
| C900 | Jan. 5-Feb. 9 | |
| Mondays | 11:30am-1:30pm | |
| CON | $55 | |
| The art of ancient Egypt exerts a perpetual fascination over us. We will provide an introduction to Egyptian art from the predynastic period through the Middle Kingdom. You will see how the principles of Egyptian art were already established nearly 5,000 years ago, meet the great pyramid builders of the Old Kingdom, and learn how religious changes promised eternal life to a broader segment of society. What would you bring along for the afterlife? Rebecca Albiani has an MA in Italian Renaissance art history from Stanford. She gives a popular monthly lecture series at the Frye Art Museum and her CRI courses are always enjoyed. No class on Jan. 19 or Jan. 26. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ The Canterbury Tales, Part 4 See Class Schedule Changes* | ||
| C912 | Jan. 22-Feb. 12 | |
| Thursdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $40 | |
| This is the fourth in a series to undertake a reading of Geoffrey Chaucers The Canterbury Tales, the foundation stone of medieval English literature. Students are not required to have taken Part 1Part 3. We will read the tales in fragment VII: The Shipmans Tale, The Prioress Tale, Chaucers Tales of Sir Thopas and Melibee, The Monks Tale, and the Nuns Priests Tale. Sean Taylor is a former professor of English at Hamilton College, and the Tales is one of his favorite works to read with students. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Washington, and has taught as a professor at Portland State University and Hamilton College. His main areas of expertise are Old and Middle English literature. Please read The Shipmans Tale before the first class session. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ Current Issues Forum: Whats So Great About America | ||
| C872 | Jan. 14-Jan. 21 | |
| Wednesdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $20 | |
| In Whats So Great About America, a recent book by Dinesh DSouza, the authors observations, arguments and conclusions on the many aspects of this subject are informed by his background as an Indian immigrant, Reagan administration staffer and association with think tanks. DSouza has become a hero to the conservative establishment, but has not escaped controversy. Critics have nicknamed him Distort DNewza. There is much on this topic and in this book to provoke lively discussion. John McGibbon is a CRI member with an AB degree from Dartmouth College. He is a retired Boeing finance manager with a strong interest in current affairs. Note: the book is available in paperback from Barnes and Noble and Amazon. 2 sessions. | ||
| √ Discovering Northwest Black Writers | ||
| C914 | Feb. 19-Mar. 12 | |
| Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $40 | |
| The works of four black writers with strong ties to the Pacific Northwest will be discussed. We will begin with Charles Johnsons Middle Passage. At the second session, Nancy Rawles will join us in class to discuss her work, My Jim. The following week we will have a discussion of Trisha R. Thomas Nappily Ever After. Last is a collection of poetry by Colleen J. McElroy, Queen of the Ebony Isles. Please read these in the order listed. Ginny Enstad has a Masters degree in literature. Now retired from the Edmonds School District, she continues to value literature as an essential tool in understanding our country and our world. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ Fact and Fiction | ||
| C916 | Jan. 9-Jan. 30 | |
| Fridays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $10 | |
| We are not your average book discussion group! Participants make their own reading choices and come prepared to present brief reviews and share their appraisals. You may select a past or current author in any genre. Learn from each other through informal discussion. Marge Young and Dorothy Jennings are avid readers who have conducted this class for years. 4 sessions. | ||
| Frank Lloyd Wright: Influence on American Architecture | ||
| C902 | Jan. 6-Feb. 3 | |
| Tuesdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $50 | |
| Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most controversial Americans of the Twentieth Century. His social life was scandalous, his designs shocking. What was his influence on American architecture and design? Examine Wrights Prairie houses and mid-century works. Consider also the English Arts and Crafts movement and the Scandinavian design of the 60s. Robert Purser is an arts professor at Bellevue Community College and a member of Allied Arts of Seattle and of Artist Trust. He has developed and led art tours for the Seattle Architectural Foundation. 5 sessions. | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| C956 | Jan. 13-Feb. 10 | |
| Tuesdays | 9:00am-11:00am | |
| MAB 108 | $50 | |
| Compared to most other planets, our earth is unique because of its constantly changing physical features. The primary process responsible for this is erosion. In these geology sessions, we shall study erosion, deposition, and the many unique landforms they create. Donn Charnley is Emeritus Professor of geology at Shoreline CC. He has an MS degree in geology from the University of Washington and has taught for Seattle Schools, Shoreline CC, UW and CRI. 5 sessions | ||
| The Glory of Baroque Music | ||
| C922 | Feb. 10-Mar. 3 | |
| Tuesdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $50 | |
| Join popular CRI lecturer Steven Lowe and hear for yourself why the music of the Baroque era roughly from 1600 to1750continues to captivate music lovers. Ironically, the term Baroque was used initially to disparage the architecture of 17th century architect, Francesco Borromini. By the mid-18th century, Jean Jacques Rousseau and other modern writers applied it with equal derision to the music that preceded Haydn, Mozart and their Classical period contemporaries. But the music of the great Baroque masters lives on in the works of Monteverdi, Purcell, Corelli, Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and a host of other innovative and expressive composers from that fertile era. The lectures will be illustrated with recorded excerpts from Mr. Lowes extensive library of CDs. Steven Lowe provides program notes for Seattle Symphony, the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Seattle Chamber Music Society, and the University of Washingtons Presidents Piano Series and International Chamber Music Series, among others. He is a frequent lecturer for these organizations as well as for Seattle Baroque. 4 sessions. | ||
| Great Conversations with Jack Paar and Dick Cavett | ||
| C904 | Feb. 19-Mar. 12 | |
| Thursdays | 1:30pm-3:45pm | |
| MAB 108 | $45 | |
| Enjoy the intelligent and witty conversations pioneered by innovative talk show hosts Jack Paar and Dick Cavett in the 60s and 70s. Expect guest appearances by Muhammad Ali, Richard Burton, Bill Cosby, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Robert Kennedy, John Lennon, Liberace, Groucho Marx and others. Experience classic television before sound bites and yelling! xxJohn James is a retired librarian from Shoreline Community College with advanced degrees in history and librarianship. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ Highlights of Scandinavian History: Medieval Times and Warrior Kings Schedule Change* | ||
| C906 | Jan. 5-Feb. 2 | |
| Mondays | 2:00pm-4:00pm | |
| *MAB 108 | $40 | |
| Part 2 of this 3part series covers the Middle Ages, Iceland, the Kalmar Union and warrior kings, into the 19th century. Each part is taught independently, so Part 1 is not a prerequisite. Part 3 will cover the political awakening in the 1800s, social democracy, World War II, and the Nordic countries place in the contemporary world. Jim Thyden lived in Norway and Iceland as an American diplomat and has traveled extensively in the region. He earned an MA in Scandinavian Area Studies at the UW and has lectured at the State Departments Foreign Service Institute and aboard cruise ships in Europe. Jim has taught several courses on international affairs at the UW and for CRI. No class Jan. 19. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ History of Islam in the United States | ||
| C874 | Feb. 6-Feb. 13 | |
| Fridays | 9:30am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $25 | |
| We will examine the history of Islam in Africa, how it was brought to the US during slavery, and trace remaining Islamic practices among slaves from the 19th century until modern times.Information presented in the first session will include a PowerPoint presentation. The second session will include time for questions and answers. Participants are strongly encouraged to read Servants of Allah by Sylvians A. Diouf, New York University Press, 1998, before the start of class. Nayer Taheri is originally from Iran. She is a xxPediatric Chaplain at Providence Hospice of Seattle. Nayer received her Masters degree from the Starr King School for the Ministry, a Unitarian Universalist Seminary in Berkeley, CA. She is a member of the steering committee of the Religious Coalition for Equality in Seattle, and an associate faculty member at Starr King, where she teaches classes on Islam. 2 sessions. | ||
| √ Iran: Reflections in a Shattered Mirror | ||
| C876 | Jan. 20-Feb. 10 | |
| Tuesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $40 | |
| We propose to repeat last years course on Iran with updates. Subjects will include the Persians and Greeks (Irans roots in antiquity); black veils and blue domes (rise of Shiism); confronting the West (the Pahlavi Shahs and modernization); the Islamic Republic (Khomeini, revolution and republic); Iran and the US; confrontation in the Gulf. Current events will be discussed. Frank and Ruth Harold are scientists by profession and travelers by avocation. They have lived in Iran and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, returning to Iran to see more of the country. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ Keeping Up with Medicare Schedule Change* | ||
| C890 | Jan. 7 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| *MAB 108 | $10 | |
| Whether you need to choose a plan or need to know the changes to Medicare enacted by the new law passed in July 08, this course will give you the information you need to take control of your health insurance. You will learn the difference between Medigap and Advantage Plans, the four major types of Advantage Plans, what Congress has done to rein in the costs of some private fee-for-service plans and what it will mean in the future. Linda Williamson is a licensed insurance agent who specializes in Medicare. She works for Vibrant USA, an independent insurance agency which helps consumers negotiate the Medicare maze. 1 session. | ||
| The Life and Music of George Gershwin | ||
| C924 | Jan. 22-Feb. 12* See Class Schedule Changes* | |
| Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $50 | |
| Learn about the remarkable life and times of George Gershwin through his music. You will experience his early life (18981924) through Rhapsody in Blue and his Broadway years (1924-1933) in King of Broadway. Porgy and Bess echoes Gershwins time in Hollywood (193338) and his tragic early death. Session 4 will feature a complete performance of Porgy and Bess on DVD. Norm Hollingshead has given opera previews and opera-related lectures for many years and has led opera tours since 1993. Note: Class on Feb 12th begins one hour earlier at 9am). 4 sessions. | ||
| Little Known Women of The Bible | ||
| C944 | Feb. 11-Mar. 11 | |
| Wednesdays | 9:30am-11:30am | |
| MAB 108 | $50 | |
| We will explore a variety of Bible stories that describe women as leaders, theologians, daughters and wives. Some are uppity, some are silent, and some are assertive. Some have names we know, some we have never met. All have stories that are familiar. Join the class and meet these interesting women first hand! Reverend Richard Gibson, retired Presbyterian minister, has taught many popular classes for CRI over an eleven-year period. 5 sessions. | ||
| Liven Up Your Brain: New Thinking Skills | ||
| C892 | Feb. 11-Mar. 11 | |
| Wednesdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $50 | |
| Originally developed to provide a self-paced, interactive instructional course on problem solving, this course will provide challenges and new thinking skills for persons to liven up the brain and to develop new synapses and connections. Learn how to increase your power to analyze problems and comprehend what you read and hear. Practice applying those methods to a variety of questions in reading. Bill Morton has served as a classroom teacher, university professor, teacher trainer, and administrator of special and vocational education. He is co-author of Development of Problem Solving Skills for Vocational and Educational Achievement for the State of Washington, upon which this program is based. 5 sessions. | ||
| √ The November Elections Schedule Change* | ||
| C878 | Jan. 7 | |
| Wednesday | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| *MAB 108 | $10 | |
| We will discuss the election results, what they disclose about our citizens, and what they foretell about our countrys future. Come share your opinions. John Terrey is one of the founders of CRI. While the many classes he has presented for us have been in the humanities, he is also deeply interested in the concerns and actions of government at all levels. 1 session. | ||
| √ On the Go: Simple Ideas for Keeping a Travel Journal | ||
| C996 | Feb. 6-Feb. 20 | |
| Fridays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $30 | |
| Learn how to keep a travel journal with a minimum of equipment for writing, sketching and painting. For those who want a simple but exciting record of their travels, we will discuss working in their journal while traveling without holding up their companions. You do not have to be an artist to take this course. Pamela Harold is an accomplished watercolor artist, art teacher and popular lecturer on ways to keep a travel journal. She is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Edmonds Arts Commission, Women Painters of Washington and the Northwest Watercolor Society. 3 sessions. | ||
| √ Philosophy of Science: An Introduction | ||
| C958 | Feb. 17-Mar. 10 | |
| Tuesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $40 | |
| Global warming, creationism, peak oil and gender differences are just a few of the contemporary controversies that involve an understanding of science and the scientific method. What is the scientific method? How is science different from other human endeavors such as philosophy, history and art? Does science trespass on religion or vice versa? What is a controlled experiment and are there problems with it? Does science advance by steady accumulation of evidence or by tradition-scattering conceptual upheavals called scientific revolutions? And finally, is there a demarcation between science and pseudoscience? James Munro received his BA from Wesleyan University and his MA from the University of Chicago. He taught Philosophy of Science, History of Science, and Logic at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for 33 years. At Edinboro, he introduced a course titled, Investigations of Claims of the Paranormal which taught scientific method and critical thinking skills that could be applied to investigation of paranormal phenomena. 4 sessions. | ||
| √ Racial Politics in the 21st Century | ||
| C880 | Feb. 4-Mar. 11 | |
| Wednesdays | 9:30am-11:30am | |
| BER 308 | $40 | |
| We will discuss historical constructs of racial definitions, current and changing. How do demographics color the way race defines American life? What is the difference between race and ethnicity√ Are we a melting pot, a stew, or neither? Is race an important way to define Americans? How do we compare to the international community in our ethnic and racial designations? Who are we if we change how we define ourselves? What can we do to bridge the racial divide? Reverend Dr. Samuel McKinney was pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle for 40 years, serving church and community in multiple roles. Committed to the social gospel, he was Martin Luther Kings lieutenant xxin the Pacific Northwest and a founding member of the Seattle Civil Rights Commission. His daughter, Lora-Ellen, is an expert in community health, social services and education, and will assist with this class. No class Feb. 18 or Feb. 25. 4 sessions. | ||
| Robber Barons and The Gilded Age Revisited | ||
| C908 | Jan. 5-Feb. 9 | |
| Mondays | 9:15am-11:15am | |
| CON | $60 | |
| Post Civil War America saw the rise of an aggressive, industrial capitalism, manifested in terms of Herbert Spencers gospel of Social Darwinism. It reigned supreme for 30 odd years until modified somewhat by the Populist and Progressive movements of 1896 to 1920. Held in check by the reforms engendered by the Great Depression, it has returned with both predictable and unintended consequences. David McCourt taught history and political science for 30 years at Everett Community College and has presented classes for CRI for 16 years. No Class Jan. 19. 5 sessions. | ||
| √ Russia Redefined: A New Awareness FULL | ||
| C882 | Jan. 28-Feb. 4 | |
| Wednesdays | 1:00pm-2:30pm | |
| BER 308 | $20 | |
| Are we seeing a new Russia? What does Russia want? Is the sleeping giant re-emerging? We will consider the Russia/Georgia conflict, as well as US/Russia relations under a new administration. Allison Dvaladze is the Outreach Coordinator for the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies in the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. Previously, she worked for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, focusing on civil society development and election reform. This is her second class for CRI. 2 sessions. | ||
| √ Shakespeare's The Tempest | ||
| C918 | Jan. 14-Jan. 28 | |
| Wednesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $30 | |
| Explore and delight in Shakespeares late, great masterpiece, The Tempest, in this lively interactive class. Discover production possibilities for bringing the play alive. Please bring a copy of the play and be prepared for fun and wonder. Stephanie Shine is the Artistic Director of Seattle Shakespeare Company. A professional actor for over 20 years, she brings the elements and excitement of performance to the class. 3 sessions. | ||
| √ Theatre Preview:Crumbs from the Table of Joy | ||
| C982 | Feb. 27 | |
| Friday | 2:00pm-4:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $10 | |
| Delight in a preview of EdCCs Theatre Arts production of Crumbs From the Table of Joy. The play will be performed March 514, 2009, in the Black Box Theatre on campus. This preview will offer CRI participants an opportunity to know African-American playwright, Lynn Nottage. The discussion will include themes of the play and introduce actors from the production. Excerpts will also be read from this serious yet funny play, set in 1950, Brooklyn, NY, among a mixed-race family. In her sixth year as EdCC Theatre Arts chair, Joanna Goff has an MFA in acting and a BA in theatre arts. She has been an actor for 35 years. 1 session. | ||
| √ Poems FULL | ||
| C920 | Jan. 8-Jan. 15 | |
| Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| MAB 108 | $20 | |
| Enjoy the magic of poetry. We will read aloud and discuss 24 poems by a variety of writers. The emphasis will be on personal appreciation rather than technical analysis. Poems will be distributed in class. Judy Kessinger was a librarian at the Library of Congress. She has been leading CRI discussion classes for 11 years. 2 sessions. | ||
| √ The United States, China and the World FULL | ||
| C884 | Jan. 8-Jan. 15 | |
| Thursdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $25 | |
| Examine the current state of United States and China relations. What is likely to be the China policy of our next administration? How are these two countries reshaping the world in the 21st century? Professor David Bachman is Associate Director at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. He has a PhD from Stanford and taught a previous course for CRI. 2 sessions. | ||
| √ The War on Drugs: Alternative Approaches | ||
| C886 | Jan. 9-Jan. 23 | |
| Fridays | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| BER 308 | $30 | |
| After a brief review of drug use in prior times, we will focus on Americas war on drugs that began in the 1970s. The goals and methods used in the war on drugs will be reviewed, results evaluated and alternative approaches discussed. Jim Doherty was an attorney for 30 years, as a prosecutor and public defender. Prior to law school, he worked as a corrections officer. 3 sessions. | ||
| Warfare: An Interdisciplinary Study See Class Schedule Changes* | ||
| C946 | Feb. 9*-Mar. 9 | |
| Mondays | 1:00pm-3:00pm *(2/9/08 only-times= 1:35pm-3:30pm) | |
| BER 308 | $50 | |
| We will examine the roots, causes, and justification of warfare. Are we biologically programmed to be warring creatures? Is war an evolutionary strategy or rather the inevitable outcome of certain ecological, demographic, economic, and/or geopolitical circumstances? Can war be justified morally and legally or is all war immoral and illegal? How have developments in technology changed the nature of warfare? What are the psychological implications of these developments on the combatants? Class will be a mixture of lecture and dialogue. Bill Patterson has taught many courses for CRI, sometimes combining thinkers of a given period with its literature and at others treating a single subject philosophically. He has earned Masters degrees in philosophy and in whole systems design. No class Feb. 16. 4 | ||