History of Science, Technology &
Ideas Group
The CIES has recently become affiliated with the History
of Science, Ideas and Technology Group. The President of the
Group is Pauline
Payne.
Upcoming Events:
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
SPEAKER: Professor Alan Chalmers, Flinders University
WHEN: 7.00 pm MONDAY 16th JULY 2007
WHERE: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room
Just inside the main doors of the Barr Smith Library,
University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide.
What is it that distinguishes science from other kinds of knowledge?
Presumably the answer has a lot to do with the way in which scientific
knowledge is based on observation and experiment.
It is suggested that what is needed is a distinction between theories
being tested and modified against the evidence (in science) and
evidence being selectively accommodated to the theories (in pseudo-science).
Alan will discuss these ideas and illustrate them with historical
examples.
VISITORS WELCOME
The talk will be followed by discussion
Supper: Gold Coin Donation
Next meeting will be held on the afternoon of September 26
(Please note: - change of date)
For more details contact:
Dr Pauline Payne (President) 8361 8040
Bob Major (Secretary) 8352 8949
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