History and Philosophyof Science and Technology III
Objectives
With respect to Knowledge stemming from a historical and philosophical approach to science and technology, focused on a contemporary perspective of:
- The new paradigms of research after WWWII
- The dynamics of networks of research and communication for scientific an technical knowledge.
Students will acquire knowledge of:
- Individuals
- Concepts and Theories
- Instruments and Techniques
- Institutions (both formal and informal)
- Publications
- Networks
With respect to Comprehension, students will be prepared to:
- Understand the existence of a plurality of modes of action and thought, in past and in the present
- Assess the complexity and diversity of situations, events and mentalities
- Understand issues inherent to the historical record
- Develop of a critical and anti-reductionist attitude
General characterization
Code
11399
Credits
9.0
Responsible teacher
Isabel Maria da Silva Pereira Amaral
Hours
Weekly - 2
Total - 112
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
n.a.
Bibliography
H. Collins, T. Pinch, T. (eds.), The Golem at Large: what you should know about technology, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1998
P. J. Bowler, I. R. Morus, Making Modern Science. A Historical Survey, Chicago: Chicago University Press, 2005
S. Psillos, M. Curd (eds.) The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science, London: Routledge, 2008
T. G. Cook., History of Education in Europe, New York: Beekman Pub,1974 (http://www.inventingeurope.eu/tours/)
Teaching method
The classes involve a combination of theory and practice. The teacher will provide introductions to the main themes of the course and questions for debate as well as case studies for discussion by the students. All the materials (articles, books, PowerPoint slides) will be available online to the students on the course page in Moodle.
Evaluation method
Evaluation includes:
1. Oral presentation of a scientific article about a specific program theme (40%);
2. Elaboration of a critical book review concerning one of the topics of the discipline (60%)
Subject matter
General Programme
- The scientific and technical knowledge at XXth century
- The new paradigms of research after WWWII
- Physical sciences
- Life and Health Sciences
- Engineering
- Networks on science and technology and its relevance to teaching science
- ALLEA (www.allea.org)
- International Networks for Natural Sciences (innspub.net)
- Tensions of Europe (http://www.tensionsofeurope.eu)
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: