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Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine

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Making better scientists

Our department is devoted to using a wide variety of historical and philosophical approaches to understand two of the most important conceptual and cultural enterprises of the modern world—science and its related discipline, medicine. Our studies share a common aim of understanding how science works.

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Our degrees

We offer several advanced degrees, including several Ph.D. and M.A. options, giving students multiple ways to develop expertise in the field. Undergraduates can pursue a minor in our department, or explore additional study in our field through the Individualized Major Program. 

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A bridge between two cultures

As one of the oldest programs of our kind, we have a long-standing tradition of teaching and research in the history and philosophy of medicine. Our award-winning faculty is active and engaged, serving the academic needs of our students by offering a deep understanding of the field as it evolves.

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Departmental news + events

Making Indiana University: A Reading, Conversation, and Signing with Jim Capshew

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Celebrate the publication of , University Historian ’s new open-access history of IU Bloomington, at the historic Wylie House Museum.

2026 Graduate Conference: Scientific Authority

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Join us April 11th, 2026 for the HPSC Graduate Student Conference on Scientific Authority!

Dr. Andrea Sullivan-Clarke receives Trustees Teaching Award

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Sullivan-Clarke who is being recognized for her outstanding teaching!

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The College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences

  • About
    • Core Faculty
    • Adjunct Faculty
    • Emeriti Faculty
    • In Memoriam
      • Michael Friedman
      • Frederick B. Churchill
      • Ron Giere
      • H. Scott Gordan
      • Ed Grant
    • Post-doctoral Fellowship
    • Staff
    • Graduate Students
    • History
    • About Bloomington
  • Undergraduate
    • Medical Humanities Minor
    • Minor in Science, Tech, and Medicine in Society
    • Individualized Major Program
    • Courses
    • Advising
    • Research Opportunities
    • Student Experience
  • Graduate
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    • Fellowships & Awards
    • Student Academic Appointments
    • Research Opportunities
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