History of Technology

In the exposition of the historical development of science and technology, the aim is to show the connection between science and other aspects of cultural and social life, with particular attention to aspects of the philosophy of science.

At the end of the course, the student will know the key stages in the historical development of science and technology, along with the main issues pertaining to each of them. In this general framework, they will be able to situate knowledge on more specific topics, understanding their connections with the historical development as a whole.