The Origins of War

CAS AN 562

  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings
  • Scientific Inquiry II
  • Writing-Intensive Course

Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (WR 120 or equivalent) - Did humans evolve to have war' Is war in human nature' We explore the foundations of war through reviewing studies of non-human animals and hunter- gatherers. Focus is on understanding how and why war evolved. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Scientific Inquiry II.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Glowacki CAS 427 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm

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