For the most part, history is more complicated and more nuanced than we give it credit for. Hindsight serves to soften and streamline the narrative. Understanding contemporary motivations requires a ...

Starting fall 2020, students entering the School of General Studies with under 30 credits will be required to take Literature Humanities and Contemporary Civilization if they have not already ...

In a world marked by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectivity, the stability of modern civilizations varies widely. Some nations boast resilient economies, strong governance, and ...

Generations of Columbia College students have been introduced to the philosophy that shaped the Western world through the Core Curriculum course Contemporary Civilization. In the spring of 2021, I ...