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HUM-365: Darwin, religion and science

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Ce cours revient sur l'histoire des opposants à Darwin et au darwinisme : créationnistes, néo-créationnistes, partisans du dessein intelligent. Quels sont leurs arguments ? Quelles sont leurs stratégies ? Que font-ils de certaines découvertes récentes ?

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/darwin-religion-and-science-HUM-365

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http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-365

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/darwin-religion-and-science-HUM-365

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-365

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Lectures in this course (13)

Scandinavian Mythology: Runes, Kings, and Settlements

Explores Scandinavian mythology, runes, kingship, and early settlements, shedding light on the historical context and religious practices.

Christianization in Scandinavia

Examines the Christianization of Scandinavia, analyzing missions, strategies, societal changes, and opposition faced by missionaries.

The Christianization of Iceland

Explores the Christianization of Iceland, from the introduction of the new religion to the struggles for ecclesiastical independence.

Icelandic Saints: Canonization and Miracles

Delves into the canonization of Icelandic saints, the translation of relics, and the Christianization of magic practices in the region.

Scandinavian Mythology: From Texts to Victorian Interpretations

Explores the reception and romanticization of Scandinavian mythology in 19th-century literature, focusing on Victorian interpretations and translation history.

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