History and Philosophy of Science

History and Philosophy of Science

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Welcome & Information

Welcome & Information
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    What is the History and Philosophy of Science? What is the History and Philosophy of Science?
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    History of Science Course Handbook MT2025 (includes course description and tutorial essay questions) History of Science Course Handbook MT2025 (includes course description and tutorial essay questions)
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Reading Lists

Reading Lists
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    History of Science ORLO Reading List History of Science ORLO Reading List
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    Reading List 2023-24 - Philosophy of Science.pdf Reading List 2023-24 - Philosophy of Science.pdf
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    Philosophy of Science Reading List on ORLO Philosophy of Science Reading List on ORLO
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Tutorials (History of Science)

Tutorials (History of Science)
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    History of Science sample essay 1.pdf History of Science sample essay 1.pdf
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    History of Science sample essay 2.pdf History of Science sample essay 2.pdf
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    History of Science sample essay 3.pdf History of Science sample essay 3.pdf
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Examination

Examination
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    Exam Information Exam Information
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    EXAM Assessment Criteria - History and Philosophy.pdf EXAM Assessment Criteria - History and Philosophy.pdf
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    History of Science Sample Exam Paper.pdf History of Science Sample Exam Paper.pdf
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History of Science Lecture 1: Origins

History of Science Lecture 1: Origins
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    HoS Lecture 1 - Origins - Slides - 2025.pptx HoS Lecture 1 - Origins - Slides - 2025.pptx
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    History of Science Lecture 1 (Origins) Recording [2024] History of Science Lecture 1 (Origins) Recording [2024]
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    History of Science Lecture 1 (Origins) Recording [2025]. Audio only History of Science Lecture 1 (Origins) Recording [2025]. Audio only
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History of Science Lecture 2: Revolutions

History of Science Lecture 2: Revolutions
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    HoS Lecture 2 - Revolutions - Slides - 2025.pptx HoS Lecture 2 - Revolutions - Slides - 2025.pptx
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    History of Science Lecture 2 (Revolutions) Recording History of Science Lecture 2 (Revolutions) Recording
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History of Science Lecture 3: Laboratories

History of Science Lecture 3: Laboratories
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    HoS Lecture 3 - Laboratories - Slides - 2025.pptx HoS Lecture 3 - Laboratories - Slides - 2025.pptx
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History of Science Lecture 4: Collections

History of Science Lecture 4: Collections
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    HoS Lecture 4 - Collections - Slides - 2025.pdf HoS Lecture 4 - Collections - Slides - 2025.pdf
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    History of Science Lecture 4 (Collections) Recording History of Science Lecture 4 (Collections) Recording
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History of Science Lecture 5: People

History of Science Lecture 5: People
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    HoS Lecture 5 - People - Slides - 2025.pdf HoS Lecture 5 - People - Slides - 2025.pdf
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    History of Science Lecture 5 (People) Recording History of Science Lecture 5 (People) Recording
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History of Science Lecture 6: Germs

History of Science Lecture 6: Germs
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    HoS Lecture 6 - Germs - Slides - 2025.pdf HoS Lecture 6 - Germs - Slides - 2025.pdf
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History of Science Lecture 7: Particles

History of Science Lecture 7: Particles
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    HoS Lecture 7 - Particles - Slides - 2025.pptx HoS Lecture 7 - Particles - Slides - 2025.pptx
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    History of Science Lecture 7 (Particles) Recording History of Science Lecture 7 (Particles) Recording
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History of Science Lecture 8: Planet

History of Science Lecture 8: Planet
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    HoS Lecture 8 - Planet - Slides - 2025.pdf HoS Lecture 8 - Planet - Slides - 2025.pdf
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    History of Science Lecture 8 (Planet) Recording History of Science Lecture 8 (Planet) Recording
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Lecture Slides for Philosophy of Science

Lecture Slides for Philosophy of Science
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    Philosophy of Science 1 - Introduction Philosophy of Science 1 - Introduction
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    Philosophy of Science 2 - Induction Philosophy of Science 2 - Induction
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    Philosophy of Science 3 - Kinds in Science Philosophy of Science 3 - Kinds in Science
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    Philosophy of Science 4 - Falsificationism Philosophy of Science 4 - Falsificationism
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    Philosophy of Science 5 - The Progress of Science Philosophy of Science 5 - The Progress of Science
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    Philosophy of Science 6 - Realism and Anti-realism Philosophy of Science 6 - Realism and Anti-realism
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    Philosophy of Science 7 - Realism, Anti-realism and Constructive Empiricism Philosophy of Science 7 - Realism, Anti-realism and Constructive Empiricism
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    Philosophy of Science 8 - Confirmation and Explanation Philosophy of Science 8 - Confirmation and Explanation
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