HIGL 126. Ecstasy: History Transcendence (4 units)
Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/HIST.html#higl126
Description
How and why have people tried to change their experience of the world by seeking temporary ecstatic states of consciousness? This course surveys attempts across global history, from the mystery cults of ancient Greece through the mystical experiences available in all religions to the use of psychedelics for mental health treatments down to contemporary raves and Burning Man festivals.
Prerequisite courses
HIGL 126 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have HIGL 126 as a prerequisite.