An engraving by Ferrante Imperato titled "Dell'Historia Naturale" (Naples, 1599). The image is in the public domain.
Instructor(s)
Prof. Robin Scheffler
MIT Course Number
STS.310
As Taught In
Fall 2015
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to the history and historiography of science from ancient Greece to the present. It is designed to serve as an introduction for those who have no prior background in the field and to deepen the knowledge of those who already do. We will consider how the history of science has responded to its encounters with philosophy, sociology, economics, and anthropology. Our readings and discussions will focus on determining what makes particular works effective, understanding major contemporary trends and debates in the history of science, and establishing resources for further research.
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