Students will read important works of social, political, and scientific thought, with a focus on well-being for societies. We will ask questions like: Where does society come from? How do we balance individual liberty and the public good? What behaviors and practices perpetuate injustice? Can we create a better society? How do power and privilege define our capacity to make change? How do we find truth? Can facts be detached from cultural contexts? Note: This course was formerly titled "Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II"; students who received credit for this title will not receive additional credits.

Prague will provide a rich historical and cultural context in which to consider these "great books." In this course, we will take frequent class trips to important cultural sites in around Prague, making the city our classroom. What better place to fulfill your Intellectual Heritage requirement than one of the oldest cultural crossroads in the world?