Science, Art and Philosophy (HPSC0111)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Science and Technology Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module explores the interactions between science and art from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Its philosophical focus is the notion of "representation," conceived as a crucial common link between scientific and artistic visual practices. Integrating the history and philosophy of scientific and artistic representations, the module will address a broad range of issues. These will include questions on the nature and role of visual representations in scientific and artistic practice, what counts as "objective" and "accurate" representation, when and how images count as "evidence," and whether the relations between science and modernism contribute to overturn the common sense view that "art invents, science discovers". No prerequisites.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 80% Coursework

20% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 26
Module leader: Professor Chiara Ambrosio
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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