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Building on contemporary research in alchemy and gender, I engage themedium of space, examining the connections between the identity of the philosopher-alchemist and the composition of a masculine domestic space. I show that the private, enclosed nature of alchemical experimentation enabled the free exploration of masculinity. The private and semi-private nature of alchemical practices in […]

Americans seem united in their elation over justice being brought to themastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks, but no one seems to agree on what to expect now. Whether this will mark a major shift in national priorities, or is simply a symbolic and cathartic event, is yet to be determined. The situation is […]

In conjunction with a student-curated exhibit (May 15-July 15) of Medieval and Early Modern Bibles in the UCSB Davidson Library's Department of Special Collections, Prof. Sharon Farmer (UCSB History) has organized this conference. Each speaker will incorporate material from books in the exhibit into his or her talk. Friday, May 27 / 1:00-4:00 PM, McCune […]

This talk will map out an analytic approach for political theory that combines the history of political ideas and cross-cultural, comparative political thought. Special attention will be given to the methodological and interpretive challenges confronting this approach, how and why it should be applied to ancient Greek and Indian political thought, and finally, its general […]