UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science

Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science - HPSC5001


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of History and Philosophy of Science
	Contact: Rasmussen,Nicolas
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)

Description

Introduces issues and techniques in the history and philosophy of science, taking the origins of modern science as an extended case study. The content and philosophical presuppositions of the new science are analysed, along with its relations to social, religious and political developments in the period. Emphasis is placed on critical historical thinking and use of tools from the sociology of knowledge. Major interpretations of the rise of modern science by Duhem, Hessen, Koyre, Merton, Kuhn, Popper and Shapin will be assessed.

Note: Please consult School before enrolment.

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