Presents twelve lectures tracing the development and evolution of psychology, from ancient times to the twentieth century.

Surveys the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of passage such as bar and bat mitzva and marriage. Illustrates how Judaism reinvented itself by embracing the...

"In this course, we consider both the neuroscience of brains and the psychology of minds, employing multiple levels of analysis-- from genes to cultures-- and emphasizing interactions between biology and context. Moreover, the human mind has its origins in both brain-mind evolution (including human microevolution) and the life stages of each individual. We give special attention to the developmental and evolutionary roots of distortions, biases, and...