HPSC30034 Magic, Reason and Science, 1450-1750 (University of Melbourne): rated 5.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UniMelb Wall.
HPSC30034 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 魔法、理性与科学：1450—1750
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: History and Philosophy of Science
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
The subject will look at the categories of magic and reason in early modern Europe, especially in their role in the emergence of modern science. While magic and reason are often regarded as polar opposites, their relationship is often more complex.
HPSC30034 has 1 scored review: overall 5.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars).
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Q: Is HPSC30034 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches HPSC30034, and when is it offered?
A: HPSC30034 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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