Physical Sciences Librarian
Overview of History and Philosophy of Science
The history of science covers developments in the natural and social sciences and mathematics from antiquity to the modern day. The philosophy of science covers what science is, how it works, and the logic by which we build scientific knowledge. Both fields are inter-, cross-, and multi-disciplinary.
Society, technology, and values inspires student reflection on connections between and across disciplines, examining science, technology, and medicine through the lens of the liberal arts and in the service of human dignity and the common good.
Related guides include History, Western Europe; Philosophy; Theology and Religion; Leisure Reading — Science and Technology; in addition to the various guides for the sciences.
Related topics include: Your Scholarly Identity (ORCID), Research Data Services, Scholarly Communication, Open Access Publishing at Notre Dame.
Other Related Guides
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
- Oxford Companion to the History of Modern ScienceFocusing on the period from the Renaissance to the early twenty-first century, the articles cover all disciplines, historical periods, concepts, and methodologies and philosophies. Coverage is international, tracing the spread of science from its traditional centers and explaining how the prevailing knowledge of non-Western societies has modified or contributed to the dominant global science as it is currently understood.
Biographies
- American national biography This link opens in a new windowA standard biographical resource for more than 17,000 notable people in American history.
- Dictionary of ScientistsSpanning over 2,500 years, it covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology. Offering clear explanations of the science itself as well as its historical significance, the dictionary includes coverage of all Nobel Laureates in physics, chemistry, physiology, and medicine.