Space and Time

“Space” and “time” are concepts that we use constantly, but what are they, really?  This course is an exploration of how space and time operate across various academic disciplines and in everyday life.  We begin in physics and astronomy, and proceed to the humanities, social sciences, and the arts.  Using tools ranging from mathematical problem-solving, thought experiments and proofs, to literary analysis, we will demonstrate that space and time are, paradoxically, natural and easy-to-grasp while also complex, elusive, and indefinable