Explores the creation of early modern scientific and religious knowledge by focusing on one of the most famous conflicts between the two: The Trial of Galileo. During this class students study the foundations of early scientific knowledge, read primary sources related to early modern understanding of the natural world, and seek to understand how conflicts between different regimes of knowledge have been navigated in the past. The influence of Galileo's trial on the perception of science and the Church in European history are considered at the end of the course.

Prerequisites: History 4B or Upper Division Standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E Writing
BOULEY B A
Brad Bouley
4.8
64 reviews
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HIST104G . Bouley B A 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

simply the best professor on earth.

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HIST104G . Bouley B A 5 Years Ago

Covid forced Trial of Galileo to be online, but Bouley adapted to it as well as anyone could have wanted. Despite this class being specifically designed for interacting with classmates, doing it online was still extremely fun. If you get a chance to take it (or any one of his other classes), don't miss the opportunity. Absolutely fantastic Prof

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HISTW4B . Bouley B A 9 Days Ago

I took this class over the summer as a GE but the content was interesting and the way he explains makes you as excited and passionate as he is. There were a lot of long lectures to watch and it was very important to take detailed notes because he gave mini quizzes (you got two chances) and the questions were kinda specific. The GOAT.

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HIST121A . Bouley B A 3 Months Ago

Even though this lecture was asynch and we just watched pre-recorded video, but Bouley is such a great lecturer and his videos are very engaging! We had weekly quizzies and two papers and a final paper. The grading is not very clear so going to your TA's office hour and Bouley's office hour really helps!

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106A . Bouley B A 3 Months Ago

Bouley is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about history and makes the class fun to be in. Class was 100 students and he still made the effort to learn names and talk to students during discussions. He is excited to tell you about cool things and wants you to think they're cool too!

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106A . Bouley B A 3 Months Ago

It's simple: 1. I see a class Prof. Bouley teaches.
 2. I take that class.
 Its like talking to your dad about history. Every lecture is story time, he pauses for questions, keeps it engaging, and even though it's a lot of info, the structure and expectations are clear. If you focus and attend lecture, you can pass with near an A.

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