History and Philosophy of Science and Technology II
Code
11398
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
Credits
9.0
Teacher in charge
José Luís Toivola Câmara Leme
Weekly hours
8
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
- With respect to Knowledge stemming from a historical and philosophical approach to science and technology, students will acquire knowledge of:
- Individuals
- Concepts and Theories
- Instruments and Techniques
- Institutions (both formal and informal)
- Publications
- 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
- With respect to Competencies, students will develop the ability to:
- Read, interpret, use and criticize relevant documents and other sources
- Define tasks and solve problems, by developing the ability of selecting and synthesizing information.
- Build up arguments that are structured, coherent, relevant and concise.
Subject matter
- Topics on the history of scientific and technological education and communication
- Textbooks and teaching spaces, museums and exhibitions
- Science, technology and the media
- Science Fiction
- Scientific and Technical teaching in Portugal
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, Londres/Nova Iorque: Routledge, 2008
T. G. Cook., History of Education in Europe, Nova Iorque: Beekman Pub,1974
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