HPS100 Lecture 01: Introduction

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Why would anyone study history and philosophy of science (HPS)? What are some of the key questions addressed by HPS?

00:30 Popular Science Mythology
07:12 Why HPS?
07:44 What is History of Science?
09:40 Scientific Mosaic
___ 09:42 Contemporary Scientific Mosaic
___ 10:37 Natural, Social, and Formal Science
___ 11:21 Theory, Scientific Mosaic, Scientific Change
___ 13:00 Scientific Mosaic circa 1765
___ 17:23 Scientific Mosaic circa 1515
18:26 Example of Scientific Change: Theories of Free Fall
___ 18:53 Free Fall in Newtonian Physics
___ 19:27 Free Fall in Aristotelian Physics
___ 23:42 Free Fall in General Relativity
28:36 Questions of History of Science
30:47 Questions of Philosophy of Science

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[kyungeenms]

I took HPS250H (Introductory Philosophy of Science) in 2012 Fall. Amazing course. To me, Hakob is PERFECTION. Please keep up the good work! I hope there are more teachers like you in the university, not just great

[mtveltri]

I graduated several years ago, and I'm still recommending these lectures to friends of mine

Hakob you are easily one of the best teachers at U of T. I hope you're able to continue teaching the Aristotelean Worldview course because I loved it

[SarahGray]

I honestly wish all my lectures were in this format. I love ted talks, and for someone with social anxiety not having to go to a giant lecture hall is amazing! Also the Game of Thrones references are awesome :) Great lecture!

[pikidiamond]

Really enjoyed Lecture 1. I'm doing my PhD in Education and this has been really useful in understand the Western thinkers and great history and philosophy questions which could cross over any discipline. I'm particularly interested in why transitions happen. Look forward to watching the rest. Ngā mihi Hakob. Mauri ora.

[LydiaSuiYang]

Super informative 40mins. I often need to pause and think for a few seconds before continue watching!

[ThatGuyMarby]

Very interesting, I am excited for this new semester.

[NibblonianNibbler]

As a future Waterloo student, I wish I could take this course. Sounds fascinating.

[esmaboztas]

I watched the whole video without realizing the time! Very clearly explained!

[Oblivion_Lost]

Honestly I didn't even know that HPS was an academic discipline until I took a class at the University of Pittsburgh. Really really interesting stuff. I didn't know that there was a completely different way to look at science. Shame I can't take this course because I'm a PITT student. Keep the videos coming!

[annamay]

Hello Sir!

Thank you so much :) This is one of those few lectures that lasted for more than 20 minutes and yet, I am still so awake and yes, I do not want it to ever end.
I am a distant learner, taking up Diploma in Science Teaching at the University of the Philippines Open University.

I hope that one day, I could attend one of your lectures in person.

[_reborn]

You are an amazing lecturer. This was captivating and easy to follow.

[jeff]

Excellent discourse. Thank you so much!

[eroceanos]

Dear sir, you are an amazing teacher! I really enjoy this lecture series. As a sociology student, it’s wonderfull to learn this background.

[lusinekhachatryan]

Impatiently waiting for the upcoming videos! Great Job! Thanks for sharing

[AA-nefv]

This is actually very interesting. Super glad to be taking this course.

[nadimyounes]

first lecture and I am enjoying this !

[TheFallenSnowflake]

Incredibly enjoyable!! What an excellent video.

[sandyserena]

This was amazing! can't wait for the future lectures! When will the videos get uploaded??

[SAwyerD]

Wonderful lecture! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[matheusbergamo]

The intro music is One Vision by Queen!