Concentration in History and Philosophy of Science
DIRECTOR
Associate Professor Mirus
About the Concentration in History and Philosophy of Science
The History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) Concentration promotes reflection on a group of related but distinct intellectual disciplines: the natural sciences, the human sciences and mathematics. Within this multidisciplinary reflection, the central perspectives provided by history and philosophy are complemented by approaches from theology and from the human and social sciences. In addition, the Concentration integrates the perspectives of scientists themselves with those of historians, philosophers and others who study the sciences from without.
An HPS concentration includes fifteen hours of coursework: the two courses from group 1 below, at least two courses from group 2 and a fifth course from either group 2 or group 3. Appropriate courses not listed below may be counted as electives only, with approval of the Concentration coordinator.
Requirements
Required courses
Science electives. At least two of the following:
Other electives
No more than two courses in the concentration may count toward a student’s fulfillment of Core or major requirements.