Description
When did science begin? Who invented it? How has it evolved over many centuries? How does science compare in different parts of globe and at differ times? This module surveys the origins and evolution of science from antiquity to circa 1800. For Antiquity, we compare cultures in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, and the Mediterranean. For the Medieval period, we consider science’s place in the expansion of Islam and Christianity. For the early Modern period, we consider the European Renaissance as well as science outside European spheres. How was science connected with trade and industry? How was it connected with empire and control?
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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