History and Philosophy of Science and Technology I
Code
11397
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
Credits
9.0
Teacher in charge
Ana Maria Oliveira Carneiro
Weekly hours
4
Total hours
63
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 the past and in the present
•Assess the complexity and diversity of situations, events and mentalities
•Understand issues inherent to the historical record
•Develop a critical and anti-reductionist attitude
With respect to Skills, 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.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
1. Notions on the Historiography of Science and Technology
2. Fundamental issues in the Philosophy of Science and Technology
3. Science and Technology as metrics of progress
4. From the Enlightenment to Contemporaneity
5. New research paradigms in post-World War II.
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
http://www.inventingeurope.eu/tours/
Teaching method
Teaching methods are diversified and include:
- Introductory lectures to specific topics
- Discussion and critical analysis of texts and audio-visual materials
- Research and systematization of scientific information and secondary sources carried out by the students
Evaluation method
Evaluation
- five short essays on selected papers;
- one long essay on a selected work in accordance with the student’s interests;
- participation in the lectures.