Mission and Vision

Vision

"Philosophy of Science is a bridge between the sciences and the humanities. It interprets the concepts and modes of thought of the sciences and their substantive content as subject matter of critical reflection and humanistic understanding."

- Philipp Frank

"History of Science without Philosophy of Science is blind, and Philosophy of Science without History of Science is empty."

- Norwood Russell Hanson

"Reason has thus to be set free from the shackles and the function of Science in achieving this end is indisputable. Science takes nothing on trust but applies to them all the methods on investigation and criticism. I look forward to the growth of this scientific spirit in our country to liberalise our intellect."

- P. C. Ray

"The philosopher should be a man willing to listen to every suggestion but determined to judge for himself. He should not be biased by appearances; have no favourite hypotheses; be of no school; and in doctrine have no master. He should not be a respector of persons but of things. Truth should be his primary object."

- Michael Faraday



Mission

The Center of Philosophy and History of Science (CPHSc.) at Pune University would be a sanctuary for students, researchers, teachers and scholars in taking advantage of the exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary work on the Pune University campus. University of Pune should establish itself as a leader in Philosophy and History of Science, one of the twenty first century's most important and exciting intellectual currents by undertaking the following activities :

  1. Offering Courses meant for students of Natural, Social Sciences and the Humanities

  2. Holding Lecture Series : on Scientific - Philosophical works of Einstein in the "Year of Physics"(2005-06) on the occasion of publication of Einstein's 5 papers in the year 1905

  3. Developing Research Resources and website : e-books, archives, bookmarks and links and uploading them on the Center's website

  4. Organizing National/International Conferences/Workshops in Philosophy and History of both Natural and Social Sciences.

  5. Promoting Scholarships and Research in certain selected areas through sponsorship and funding from both government and non government organizations and agencies.

  6. Starting an Outreach Programme with a view to promote an inculcate "Scientific Attitude" through Science Education based on networking and interacting with school and college teachers in science and mathematics as well as NGOs, HBCSE and IUCAA

 


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