History and philosophy of science: Some anecdotal memories

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    Despite minor differences, it had become clear to these Melbourne historians and philosophers—Buchdahl among them—that human thought and reasoning, including science, would provide ample material for convergent critical historical and philosophical reflection, focussed on granular analysis of practice and situation. Notwithstanding various “stresses and strains,” Buchdahl in the late 1940s decided to try “to bring into being ‘history and philosophy of science’ as an independent and sovereign subject of study” at Melbourne (Buchdahl, 1989, p. 5). Across the faculties, there was growing unease about narrow specialisation and the unmet need for “general education” of students.

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    At HPS such efforts were already underway in the 1950s. Gerd Buchdahl was approached in 1957 by Cambridge University to help build up a school of history and philosophy of science similar to the one he had already developed in Melbourne (Buchdahl, 1989, p. 7). Hesse, of course, was pleased by the appointment, but nevertheless felt a little uncomfortable because she was unfamiliar with Cambridge and its rigorous reputation.

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