technology which have had important social or economic consequences.
A course of weekly lecture seminars (2-3 hours) plus weekly tutorial. . Written work will be an integral part of the course.
SYLLAВUS
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 Health 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. R. Epidemic Diseases. ( Penguin, 1959. )
Poynter, F. N. L., and Keele, K. D.—A Short History of Medicine. (Mills &
Boone, 1961.)
Winslow, C. E. A. Man and Epidemics. (Princeton, 1952.) (b) Recommended for reference:
Winslow, C. E. A.—The 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.
EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES. Correspondence tuition is not available in this subject.
93. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE COURSE )
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 final 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, althou h the course will include a detailed historical case study, and historical examples will be used to ilustrate logical points.
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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:
(a) theories and explanations; . (b) verification and meaning;
( c ) causality and probability;
( d) laws and concepts;
(e) metaphysical principles (e.g. the principles of simplicity, su$cient 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. Нistoribаl 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.
BOOKS
The student will be provided with fairly extensive reading lists of books and
b
urnal articles as the course proceeds, and roneoed source material will be provided y the department.(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Butterfiéld, H.—The Origins of Modern Science. (Bell, 1957.)
Hospers, J.
—
An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis, Chapters 1-5. (R.K.P., 1959.)( b ) Prescribed textbooks:
*Nagel, E.—The Structure of Science. (R.K.P., 1961.)
Danto, 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 Measurеment. (C.U.P., 1965.)
Feigl, H., and Brodbeck, M., (eds. )—Readings in the Philosophy of Science.
( Appleton-Century, 1953.)
Pap, A.
—
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. (Еyrе & Spottiswoode, 1963.)Schlesinger, C.—Method in the Physical Sciences. (Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1963.)
EXAMINATION. Two 3-hour papers.
EXTERNAL STUDIES. Correspondence tuition is not available in this subject.
HONOURS DEGREE O. SCHOOL OF HISTORY AND
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
( For possible combination with this school see p. 225.)
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) Logic and Logic (hofs.) or
History subject and History and Philosophy of Science III (hofs).
• Science subject means subject prescribed for В.Sc. degree.
(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 B.A. or B.Se. 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 (bons). or H.P.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 B.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 normally 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 H.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 (Ions)
A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary degree.
Bбoks
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.
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 will be expected to show a wider and more detailed knowledge than pass candidates in both the examination and the essay work.
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93. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (SCIENCE COURSE) (Ions)
A course of lectures as for the ordinary degree.
SYLLABUS
As for the ordinary degree.
BОoks
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.