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Studying the history and philosophy of science is an ideal way to critically engage with science and its social and cultural significance. We observe not only the past but also contemporary theoretical and experimental developments in all areas of science and technology from a range of humanistic perspectives.

We offer a balanced program of history, philosophy and social studies of science. Any student with a genuine interest in science will derive benefit from this multidisciplinary study.

The benefits of studying the history and philosophy of science with us include:

• We have active research records that attract significant funding from both Australian and international sources. Publishing widely in our area of expertise and having attained international recognition for our research.
• The discipline enables students to stand back from the specialised concerns of their other subjects and gain some perspective on what science is, how it came to acquire its current form and how it fits into contemporary society.