The Science of 1875
The Science of 1875
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Just what did science look like 150 years ago?
In this fascinating series we explore some of the big ideas in science, technology and medicine that dominated people’s lives. What was known? What was new? What was controversial? And where did it lead?
From evolution and geology to mining and physics, we’ll be in conversation with academics and postgraduate researchers based here at the Centre for the History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Yorkshire College of Science.
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Explores foundational scientific ideas from 150 years ago, with topics like the nature-nurture debate, spontaneous generation of life, and geological formation processes. Episodes include discussions on biology with Professor Greg Radick and geology with researcher Grace Exley, making connections to contemporary scientific discourse.
Just what did science look like 150 years ago?
In this fascinating series we explore some of the big ideas in science, technology and medicine that dominated people’s lives. What was known? What was new? What was controversial? And where did it lead?
From evolution and geology to mining and physics, we’ll be in conversation with academics and postgraduate researchers based here at the Centre for the History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Yorkshire College of Science.
Jamie chats with Dr Mike Finn. Mike explores some of the major debates and challenges happening in psychiatry in the years around 1875. These included discussions about how mental disorders should be classified, diagnosed and treated. He also uncovers how research in a Yorkshire asylum provided the bedrock for the development of modern neuroscience.
Mike is a Lecturer in History of Science in the Centre for History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds.
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