DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK
mаtical training and
2. are central to the overall development of science.
No scientific or mathematical knowledge will be presupposed in this course.
Such elementary science or mathematics as is required to understand these theories will be taught by the department. The tuition will be concentrated into one of the three weekly lecture times. Students with adequate scientific and mathematical backgrounds will be exempted from this part of the course.
Written work will be required during the year.
SYLLABUS
The following or similar topics.
A. The history of Astronomy from Greek times to Kepler.
В. Changing views of scientific explanation and method.
C. Development of the concept of air pressure.
D. The history of Generation and Genetics.
BOOKS
(a) Preliminary reading:
(A sheet giving detailed advice on preliminary reading is available to intending students from the Secretary of the Department. )
Beck, S. D.—The Simplicitц of Science. (Pelican.) History of Science, A Symposium. ( М.Ц.Р., 1958. ) Asimov, I.-Wellsprings of Life. (Mentor, 1961.)
Asimov, I.-A Short History of Biology. ( Natural History Press, 1964.) Butterfield, H.—The Origins of Modern Science. (Bell, 1957.) Koestler, A. The Sleepwalkers, ( Hutchinson, 1959.)
(b) Prescribed textbooks:
Hall, A. R. and Hall, Marie B.-A Brief Hiatоry of Science. (Signet Science Library, 1964. )
*Roneoed Source Material lamed by the Department.
*Kuhn, T.—The Copernican Revolution. (Longmans, 1954, Random House paperback, 1959. )
*Conant, J. В.-Science and Common Sense. ( Yale Paperback.) (c) Recommended for continual reference:
Тоиlmin, S., and Goodfield, J: Fabric of the Heavens. (Pelican, 1963.) Crombie, A. C.—Augustine to Galileo. ( Mercury Books, 1961.) Nordenskjiold, E.—The History of Biology. (Tudor, 1949.)
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further bibliography will be issued to all students enrolled in this subject.EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES
Students who have already made satisfactory progress towards their B.A. degree may apply in writing to the department for permission to take this subject externally.
92. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
I
Dr. E. В. Gasking, Dr. L. Trengove
A course of three lectures and two tutorials per week. One lecture and one tutorial per week will be devoted to the factual scientific content necessary for an under- standing of the historical material. Students who pass the initial or mid-year test will be exempted from further attendance at these classes.
The approach to this subject is similar to H.P.S. I, but involves a more ad- vanced study of the logic of the theories dealt with. These theories will be more sophisticated from a scientific point of view. The course will make extensive use of original sources and study the logical and conceptual problems that are raised.
Written work will be required during the year.
SYLLABUS
A selection from the following or similar topics.
1. Greek Dynamics.
2. Dynamics in the Middle Ages.
3. Rise of modern mechanics.
4. Theories of the structure of matter.
5. Gas chemistry, includng its application to biological problems.
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7. Foundations of the atomic theory.
BOOKS
(a) Preliminary reading:
Cohen, I.
B.-The
Birth of a New Physics. (Heinemann, 1961.) Gregory, S. A.--Chemicals and People. (London, 1961.) (b ) Prescribed textbooks:*Roneoed Source Material issued by the Department.
*Hall, A.
R.—From
Galileo to Newton. ( Collins. )*Stillman, J. M.—The Story of Alchemy and Early Chemůtry. (Dover, 1960.) Partington, J. R.—A Short History of Chemistry. (2nd ed., Macmillan.) (c) Recommended for continual reference:
Leicester, H. M.-The historical Background of Chemistry. (Wiley, 1958.) A further bibliography will be issued at the beginning of the year.
EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES
Students who have already made satisfactory progress towards their B.A. degree may apply in writing to the department for permission to take this subject externally.
185. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE III Miss D. J. Dyason
The aim of this course is to study the development of scientific ideas and technology which have had important social or economic consequences.
A course of weekly Iecture seminars (2-3 hours) plus weekly tutorial.
Written work will be an integral part of the course.
SYLLAwS
A selection from the following or similar topics:
1. Development of the germ theory of disease.
2. The Aristotelian concept of science and its methods; its influence and over- throw.
3. Science during the Renaissance. The influence of the artist and artisan on scientific thought. Science and Humanism.
4. Science and Religion.
5. The rise of chemical industry.
6. Development of steam power.
7. Development of electrical power.
8. 18th Century French biology and its interconnections with the intellectual movements in pre-revolutionary France.
9. Development of Public Hеalth measures.
10. Newtonian world system.
11. Problem of statics in relation to architecture and civil engineering.
BOOKS
The emphasis will be on original scientific publications. Roneoed Source Material and bibliographies will be issued by the department.
(a) Preliminary reading:
Gale, A. H.—Epidemic Diseases. (Penguin, 1959.)
Poynter, F. N. L., and Kede, K. D.—A Short History of Medicine. (Mills &
Boone, 1961.)
Winslow, C. E. А. Мап and Epidemics. ( Princeton, 1952.)
Wilcocks,
C.—Medical
Advance, Public Health and Social Evolution. (Pergamon Press, 1965. )(b) Prescribed textbook:
Camac, C. N. B.—Classics of Medicine and Surgery. (Dover, N.Y., 1959.) (c) Recommended for continual reference:
Winslow, C. E.
A.—Тhе
Conquest of Epidemic Disease. ( Princeton, 1943.) Additional bibliographies will be provided during the year.Further bibliography for. Preliminary reading may be. obtained from the Depart- ment.
FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK
EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES. Correspondence tuition is not available in this subject.
93. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE COURSE )
Mr. B. Cower
A course of three lectures and one tutorial per week throughout the year, together with prescribed essay work. The essays will be regarded as an essential part of the course and the student must reach a satisfactory standard in these before he will be granted permission to take the fíng1 examination. The normal requirement will be two 3,000-word essays on approved topics.
The main emphasis of this course will be on the philosophy or logic of science, although the course will include a detailed historical case study, and historical examples will be used to illustrate logical points.
SYLLлвus
1. Introductory Lectures on Logic. The purpose of these lectures is to introduce the student to some of the tools of modem logical analysis.
2. The Nature of Mathematics. A discussion of empiricist, formalist, intuitionist, and other views about the foundations of arithmetic and geometry, and of the relation- ship between mathematics and physical theory.
3. General Problems in the Philosophy of Science. A selection of not more than four of the following topics:
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(a) theories and explanations;
b) verification and meaning;
č) causality and probability;
d) laws and concepts;
e) metaphysical principles ( e.g. the principles of simplicity, sufficient reason, symmetry, and essential connectivity).
4. Concept Analysis. A detailed logical analysis of one of the following groups of physical concepts:
(i) force and related concepts;
(ii) heat and temperature;
(iii) space and time;
(iv) measurement.
5. Historical Case Study. A detailed historical case study of some part or parts of the history of science, involving careful analysis of relevant primary source material.
BOOКS
The student will be provided with fairly extensive reading lists of books and journal articles as the course proceeds, and roneoed source material will be provided by the department.
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Rutterff&ld, H. The Origins of Modern Science. (Bell, 1951.)
Hospers, J.—An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis, Chapters 1-5. ( R.K.P., 1959.)
(b) Prescribed textbooks:
Madden, E. H.—The Structure of Scientific Thought. (Routledge & Kegan Paul.) Dante, A., and Morgenbesser, S.—Philosophy of Science. ( Meridian, 1960.) (c) Recommended for reference:
Copi, I. Introduction to Logic. ( 2nd ed., Macmillan, 1961.) Ellis, B. D.—Basic Concepts of Measurement. (C.U.P., 1966.)
Feigl, H., and Brodbećk, M., ( eds. )—Readings in the Philosophy of Science.
( Appleton-Century, 1953.)
Schlesinger, G. Method in the Physical Sciences. (Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1963.)
Pap, A.—An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. ( Еуге & Spottiswoode, 1963.)
Nagel, E.—The Structure of Science. (R.K.Р., 1961.) EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES. Correspondence tuition is not available in this subject.
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HISТORУ AND PIDLoso HY OF SCIENCE
HONOURS DEGREE O. SCHOOL OF HISTORY AND
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
( For possible combinations with this degree see p. 249)
1. The course for the degree with honours in the school of History and Philosophy of Science comprises the following subjects:
(a) History and Philosophy of Science I.
History and Philosophy of Science II.
History and Philosophy of Science ( Science course).
History and Philosophy of Science C.
History and Philosophy of Science D.
(b) Two approved Philosophy subjects.
or
History subject and History and Philosophy of Science III (hens) (c)A part I Science subject* and
either
A part II Science subject or
Two other subjects at least one of which is a Science subject.
(d) Two additional subjects for either В.A. or В.Sc. degree of which at least one is above first year level.
Candidates must be placed in the class list or reach honours standard in all subjects of group (a) and Logic (hons ). or Н.Р.S. III in group (b).
Note: To suit individual needs the faculty, on the recommendation of the head of the department, may permit a student to make certain substitutions of subjects especially in group (b).
2. The range of subjects specified permits a considerable variety of courses.
A candidate must have the approval of the head of the department for the choice and order of subjects to be taken before entering the second or third year of the honours' school. .
3. ( a) Students who have completed one year of the B.A. degree or two of the . В.Sc. must be approved by the faculty of Arts (on application through the Sub-Dean) as candidates for the degree with honours before entering the Second or Third Year respectively of the honours school. The department of History and Philosophy of Science will пoгmаllу recommend such approval for candidates who have gained first or second class honours in History and Philosophy of Science I or Science Course, provided that the content and quality of the remaining subject may be considered in deciding on a recommendation. Candidates who have failed to gain first or second class honours in these subjects but who wish to proceed to the honours school should see the head of department who will be guided in making the recommendation by the merits of the case.
A student who has _ not obtained honours in the requisite subjects but who, at the end of the Third Year wishes to enter the honours school, must make special application to the faculty through the sub-dean for permission to do so.
If such permission is granted the faculty will prescribe what further work must be completed before the student is allowed to proceed to the final examinations.
(b) Students may also be advised to attend other lecture courses which are regarded as relevant to their work. ,
4. The final honours examination. will consist of the papers for Н.P.S.C. and H.P.S.D., together with either three essays of 3,000 words or one essay of 9,000 words on approved subjects. In the final assessment results in other subjects may be taken into account.,
91. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE I (lions) A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary degree.
*Science subject means subject prescribed for В.Sc. degree.
FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK BOOKS
As prescribed for the ordinary degree.
EØINATION
Two 3-hour papers as for the ordinary degree. Candidates for honours will be expected to show a wider and more detailed knowledge than pass candidates in both the examination and the essay work.
92. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE II (Ions) A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary degree.
BOOKS
As for the ordinary degree.
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers as for the ordinary degree. Candidates for honours w
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beexpected to show a wider and more detailed knowledge than pass candidates in both the examination and the essay work.
9З. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE COURSE) (Ions)
A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary . degree.
BOOKS
As prescribed for the ordinary degree.
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers as for the ordinary degree. Candidates for honours will be expected to show a wider and more detailed knowledge than pass candidates in both the examination and the essay work..
185. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE III
(Ions.)
A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary degree.
BOOKS
As prescribed for the ordinary degree.
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers as for the ordinary degree. Candidates for honours will be expected to show a wider and more detailed knowledge than pass candidates in both the examination and the essay work.
168. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE C
A course of one lecture-seminar per week throughout the year. The purpose of this course is to develop the philosophical and logical topics previously introduced.
This course will normally be taken in the year after H.P.S. (Science Course).
Written work will be required.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper to be taken in the final honours year.
169. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
D
At least three lecture-seminars per week throughout the year, together with written work.-
SYLLABUS
An Intensive study of topics in the history and philosophy of science to be
HISTORY AND PØOsOPHY OF SCIENCE
decided on in the light of the scientific, historical and philоsophiсal backgrounds of the students concerned.
EXAMINATION. Three 3-hour papers.
MASTER OF ARTS
0. SCHOOL OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Candidates are required to prepare a thesis on an approved subject. They will work under the supervision of a member of the History and Philosophy of Science department, to whom they should regularly report on the progress of their work. They may also be required to attend any lectures or discussion classes bearing on their work.
Before the subject of the thesis is approved, candidates may be required to sit for an examination at honours standard in the field of the proposed thesis.
An entry form for examination for higher degrees must be submitted to the Registrar.
Three copies of each thesis (quarto, typewritten, double-spaced) should be submitted, one of which will be deposited in the University Library. The attention of candidates is drawn to the recommendations of the Professorial. Board on the format of theses (regulation 4.6 in the University Calendar).
Candidates may also be examined orally on the subject of their thesis.