8208001 History of Science
| Numbering Code | U-LET32 18208 LJ34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.2 |
| Instructor name | SETOGUCHI AKIHISA (Institute for Research in Humanities Associate Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Science is generally regarded as universal beyond time and space. However as a human activity, science has also been born and developed throughout history, and the outcome is also defined by the historical context. In particular, modern science is thought to have been born in the 17th Century Western European society and is called the "Scientific Revolution." To understand the "Scientific Revolution" in the historical context of the time is also important for understanding modern science. |
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| Course Goals |
In this course, we will study the history of science in the Western world from ancient Greece to the 17th century "Scientific Revolution." Specifically, we will consider historical developments in astronomy and the theory of motion that was central to the birth of modern science. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The lectures will be given in Japanese. We will spend one - three weeks on each topic. (1) Introduction (2) Astronomy a. Ancient astronomy: Geocentricism (Ptolemaic system) b. Modern astronomy: Heliocentricism (from Copernicus to Galileo) (3) Theory of Motion a. Ancient and Medieval Theory: Aristotle and medieval philosophers b. Modern Theory: Renaissance engineers and Galileo (4) The 17th century "Scientific Revolution": Newton and the birth of modern mechanics Regarding the feedback, more information will be given in the class. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Midterm report (50 points) and final examination (50 points). Evaluation will be based on the achievement level of course goals. |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
Reference materials will be distributed in each class. Students are expected to read them carefully before and after class. We will also distribute the bibliography list at the first class. |
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