History & Philosophy of Science: Revolutions in Science

Utrecht University
Faculty of Science (UU)

Course code: H5
Advanced bachelor level

Science is one of the major determinants of modern society. Both the history and philosophy of science aim at a deeper understanding of the nature of the scientific enterprise and the knowledge it produces. The philosophy of science studies general questions concerning the nature of scientific knowledge and scientific methods, but also includes conceptual analysis of fundamental theories such as relativity, quantum mechanics, evolution and modern genetics. The historical approach focuses on the development of scientific thought and practice in times past. It does not limit itself to the problems, methods and solutions assigned by scientists, but extends its scope to the interplay with cultural, social or institutional features at particular times and places.

Video: Utrecht Summer Schools in Science

This summer school is held under the auspices of the Graduate School of Natural Sciences.

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LOCATION

» Utrecht (Utrecht city campus), The Netherlands

COURSE DIRECTOR

Prof.dr. D.G.B.J. Dieks and Dr. J.A.E.F. van Dongen

LECTURERS

Prof.dr. Floris Cohen, Prof.dr. Dennis Dieks (course director), Dr. Jeroen van Dongen (course director), Prof.dr. Frans van Lunteren, dr. Thomas Müller, Prof.dr. Bert Theunissen

TARGET GROUP

Advanced and ambitious bachelor students in the Humanities or Sciences with a strong interest in History and Philosophy of Science. The Utrecht Summer School curriculum will provide you an excellent introduction to the field of HPS and offer an opportunity to get acquainted with the HPS master program in Utrecht.

COURSE AIM

Introducing students to modern debates in the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS). The central theme will be Scientific Revolutions.

PERIOD

26 August 2013 - 30 August 2013 (1 week)

CREDITS

1.5 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance

STUDY LOAD

Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One excursion included.

FEE

• € 425 - Course + course materials + housing
• € 225 - Course + course materials

Applications should include:
- Motivation for your application (submit through your account)
- Curriculum vitae (submit through your account)
- Recent set of transcripts (marks/grades) in English, German, French or in Dutch for Dutch students (submit through your account)
- Two letters of recommendation, (to be sent directly to the contact person below)

You will be notified of the result of your application within two weeks after the application deadline.

DISCOUNTS AND COMBINATIONS

» Overview of all available discounts

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships in the form of (partial) fee waivers intended for talented students from developing countries is available. Talented students from other countries can also apply. There are no travel grants. If you seek financial support you should state your request (on a separate sheet) by describing the reasons for applying to this summer school and how your participation will assist you in future studies and your career. You should explain your financial situation and list other means you have available for financing your participation inthis summer school. The applications for scholarships will undergo a selection procedure.

Students who will enroll in the MSc programme History and Philosophy of Science in September 2013 or February 2014 as well as UU-students and UU-PhD students are exempted from paying the €225 Summer School Course + course materials fee.

Students at partner universities of Utrecht University are especially encouraged to apply. They will receive (some) reduction on the fee. The exact amount of this reduction will be announced once the application procedure has been closed.

MORE INFORMATION

Utrecht University
Inst. for History & Foundations of Science
Freudenthal Building, Budapestlaan 6, rm 300
3584 CD Utrecht
The Netherlands
E: science.secr.igg@uu.nl
P: +31-30-253 8040
F: +31-30-253 6313

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REGISTRATION

Deadline for registration: 16 June 2013

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