THE LEARNING CURVE Fall 2008
Art History, Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Literature, Philosophy, Music

Gunpowder, Compass & Printing Press
The Prophetic Gifts of Genghis Khan

The science of the Islamic culture and technological advances of the Chinese brought enlightenment, the compass, gunpowder and the printing press into the hands of the Europeans and created the world that we live in today. Learn how the legendary destructive power of Genghis Kahn and his victorious armies actually led to the dominance of Europe and the USA in the modern world through the inspired dissemination of ideas and technology. Join a host of characters as diverse as European and Russian knights, Papal envoys, Chinese navigators, Buddhist monks, devoted Mongol soldiers, Islamic scientists, Persian philosophers and merchants as you journey from the heart of Mongolia, east to China and Japan, through Baghdad, west to Europe, south to India and Turkey, and north to Russia.  By the time you’ve completed this six week expedition you will have a new appreciation of the debt we owe to these “Barbarian Hordes”.

When: Mondays Oct 20 - Dec 1, 10:00am-12:00pm (No class Nov. 17)
Where: The Windmill Inn, 4250 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $135 (6 sessions)

Instructor:
Paul Fisher is a well-known speaker, presenter, and an accomplished researcher who makes his topics come to life.  He specializes in the use of creativity and theatre as tools of learning, communication, discovery, and critical thinking -working and teaching throughout the US and in Europe and Africa. He has consulted with INTUIT and Canyon Ranch, and many other organizations. Mr. Fisher has published a variety of books and articles. In 2003, Mr. Fisher received the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona/Buffalo Exchange Arts Award and in 2007 he was awarded a “Lumie” by the Arizona Daily Star & The Tucson Pima Arts Council.  Both awards are for his life’s work in arts and education.

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