Research Area: History and Philosophy of Science
Philosophers of science ask what science is and how it works, while historians study how science changes over time. Traditional philosophical issues of metaphysics, epistemology, and history are all important to understanding the context of science. Historians draw on a range of tools from the humanities and social sciences in exploring science in its contexts. The interdisciplinary field of History and Philosophy of Science examines the conceptual foundations of science and the connections of science to society.
Graduate studies in History and Philosophy of Science can be conducted under several of the degree programs currently offered from (or in conjunction with) the School of Life Sciences; most graduate students with History and Philosophy of Science focus are currently enrolled in the Biology degree program in its Biology and Society concentration, other are enrolled in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology, History, and Philosophy programs. See individual faculty pages for the specific programs with which each faculty member is associated.
SOLS faculty in History and Philosophy of Science are associated with a number of centers and institutes at Arizona State University, including the Center for Biology and Society, the Consortium for Science Policy and Outcomes, the Center for Social Dynamics and Complexity, the International Institute for Species Exploration, the Center for Law Science and Technology.
SOLS Faculty:
- Brad Armendt
- Richard Creath
- Karin Ellison
- Andrew Hamilton
- Steven Hoffman
- Bernard Kobes
- Manfred Laubichler
- John Lynch
- Jane Maienschein
- Tom Martin
- Ben Minteer
- Stephen Pyne
- Jason Robert
- Hoyt Tillman
- Michael White
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