History and Philosophy of Science
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at providing basic knowledge about the history of science in the West, from the 7th century BC. 19th century. The course also aims to provide lexical and conceptual tools suitable for both scientific and popular historical communication.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have reached an adequate knowledge of the milestones of History of Science in the West; of philosophy of science; of the relationship between science, technology and society; and the ability to clearly and effectively express concepts belonging to the world of science.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title: Protagonists of science from antiquity to the 20th century
Module A: The main themes of the philosophy of science
Module B: An overview of the history of science
Module C: Dissemination
Module A: The main themes of the philosophy of science
Module B: An overview of the history of science
Module C: Dissemination
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works are envisaged
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works are envisaged
Teaching Resources
Module A: Okasha "Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)" OUP 2016
Module B: Cramer "A Brief History Of Physical Science" New Publisher 2001 or Rider "A brief history of genetics" Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2022
Module C: van Dam "Science Communication: An Introduction" World Scientific 2020 and one of the following books:
Watts "Hypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher" OUP USA 2019
Gundermann "Marie Curie: The Pioneer, The Nobel Laureate" Welbeck 2020
Pomeroy "Maria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer" Getty Publications 2018
Module B: Cramer "A Brief History Of Physical Science" New Publisher 2001 or Rider "A brief history of genetics" Cambridge Scholars Publishing 2022
Module C: van Dam "Science Communication: An Introduction" World Scientific 2020 and one of the following books:
Watts "Hypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher" OUP USA 2019
Gundermann "Marie Curie: The Pioneer, The Nobel Laureate" Welbeck 2020
Pomeroy "Maria Sibylla Merian - Artist, Scientist, Adventurer" Getty Publications 2018
Assessment methods and Criteria
Method: written exam;
- Type of examination: written test with open questions.
- Length of written examination : 60 minutes for 6 cfu; 100 minutes for 9 cfu..
- Evaluation criteria: comprehension of the mile stones and fundamental concepts of the history and philosophy of logic; competence in the use of specialised lexicon.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: email by Sefa.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: written test with open questions.
- Length of written examination : 60 minutes for 6 cfu; 100 minutes for 9 cfu..
- Evaluation criteria: comprehension of the mile stones and fundamental concepts of the history and philosophy of logic; competence in the use of specialised lexicon.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: email by Sefa.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Franchella Miriam Angela Giovanna
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