Spring 2022 Courses / Science & Philosophy
The courses listed below, all in the general area of science and philosophy, are currently offered by the Quest Lifelong Learning Community. Click on a title to view the related course page.
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Coordinators: Michael Hamburg, Steve Allen
This course is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what the universe actually is, where it came from, and where it is headed.
EXPLORATIONS IN PHILOSOPHY
Coordinators: Steve Allen, Larry Shapiro
Our focus will be on how philosophy approaches particular issues as opposed to an in-depth analysis of specific philosophers.
READING THE RABBIS
Coordinators: Paul Golomb, Bob Reiss
The Talmud is the opus magnum of Judaism as we understand it today. It is a massive work – over 2700 folio pages – representing more than 600 years of comprehensive Jewish thought.
SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
Coordinators: Steve Allen, Jim Brook, Marion Schultheis, Judy Weis
Advances in science uncover wonders that transform our lives and deepen our understanding of humanity, life, and the world around us. Science literacy is the key that opens doors to the extraordinary beauty of our natural world.
THE NOBEL PRIZES
Coordinators: Laura Lopez, Marion Schultheis
Since 1901 the prestigious and lucrative Nobel Prize has been awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics, Literature, and Peace.