Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine

This course provides an advanced introduction to and survey of the history of Western science since 1750. Emphasizing recent secondary literature on canonical episodes, the course will consider the physical, biological, and earth sciences, science in international comparison and in social, political, intellectual, and institutional context, as well as the history of technology and medicine. There are no prerequisites, but some knowledge of modern science or modern European or American history will be helpful.