SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Introduction: The Psychology of War

Topic 2: Prehistoric and Tribal 'War'

Topic 3: Ancient Warfare

Topic 4: Medieval Warfare

Topic 5: Early Modern Warfare: Gunpowder

Topic 6: Industrial War

Topic 7: World War

Topic 8: Postmodern War: The 4th Generation

Topic 9: Solving the 4th Generation Problem

MOVIES

WEB

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

The evolutionary baggage every man, woman and child on Earth has within them, has often been expressed in conflict, violence and warfare. Since the same patterns have gone on from the beginnings until today's modern wars, civilizational clashes, street crime, organized crime and domestic violence, it is worth finding out why. This class helps demonstrate that evil is a 'by-product' of the evolutionary process. International wars and the 'war of each against all' within societies is examined. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Keegan, John, 'The History of Warfare'.

Van Creveld, 'The Transformation of War'

Bloom, 'The Lucifer Principle'.

Dorling Kindersley, 'Battle'.

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.