PhD in History and Philosophy of Science in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

Our department focuses on employing diverse historical and philosophical methods to explore two pivotal intellectual and cultural pursuits of the modern era—science and its allied field, medicine. Our research collectively strives to comprehend the mechanisms of scientific inquiry. This discipline equips students with both scientific and historical knowledge during an era when critical analysis of science, technology, and medicine has become increasingly vital. We investigate subjects like genetic engineering, climate change, the swift advancement of artificial intelligence and information technology, along with other pressing contemporary issues, while situating them within their historical framework. Our curriculum aims to provide deeper insight into the roots of modern scientific methodologies and their implications regarding human aspirations, drives, and requirements.