Popular histories of science often tell a story of progress based around great ideas and great individuals. However, historians and philosophers of science have long pointed to the other factors that are involved – social structures, economic forces and the combined talents of many people. Join us for this special History and Philosophy of Science
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The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies is pleased to present the first Ernest Scott Prize lecture of 2022: ‘Damaged Goods from Scotland: The long arm of traumatic childhood in convict history’ Presented by Janet McCalman AC, Emeritus Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor Australia is unique among settler-colonies in having detailed physical and behavourial records of many of
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