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Science and Beliefs:
From Natural History to Natural Science (1700-1900)
St. John's College, University of Durham
12-13 September 2002
The objective of this conference is to explore the 'beliefs' in Britain that transformed eighteenth century natural philosophy into nineteenth century natural 'science' (1700-1900). Enlightenment and Victorian natural philosophy, theology and medicine will be discussed in relation to the developing disciplines of geology, chemistry and biology. Special focus will be paid to geochronology, monstrosity, societies the Darwinian paradigm and the language of science. Additionally, a reoccurring theme will be the conspicuous role played by physico-theology during this period. This conference is being held to celebrate the work of Prof. David M. Knight's forty-year career in the history of science. Paper titles, registration forms and other conference particulars are available at: http://www.dur.ac.uk/m.d.eddy/Science&Beliefs.html
Featured Speakers Include:
Prof. Peter Bowler (Queen¡¦s University Belfast)
Prof. Bill Brock (University of Kent)
Prof. John Hedley Brooke (University of Oxford)
Prof. Geoffrey Cantor (University of Leeds)
Prof. Barry Gower (University of Durham)
Dr. Frank A. J. L. James (Royal Institution)
Prof. David M. Knight (University of Durham)
Dr. Ursula Klein (Max Planck Institute, Berlin)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 15 June 2002.
Enquiries may be addressed to:
M. D. Eddy
Department of Philosophy
University of Durham
50 Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HN UK
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Funding for this conference has been graciously provided by the Ian Ramsay Study Centre (Oxford) and the Centre for Theology and the Natural Sciences (Berkeley).
The conference will begin around 10:00 am on the 12th and will continue to 6:00 pm. It will then resume at 9:00 am on the 13th and will end around 6:30. An optional library tour is also schedule to take place at 7:00.
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M. D. Eddy
Editor-in-Chief, Philosophical Writings
HPSM Director
University of Durham, Department of Philosophy, 50 Old Elvet, Durham,
DH1 3HN UK; Tel: (44) 191 374 7641
St. John's College, 3 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3HN UK; Voicemail:
(44) 191 374 3575; http://www.dur.ac.uk/m.d.eddy/
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