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 :
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Offering
Courses meant for students of Natural, Social Sciences and the
Humanities
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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
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Developing
Research Resources and website : e-books, archives, bookmarks and links
and uploading them on the Center's website
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Organizing
National/International Conferences/Workshops in Philosophy and History
of both Natural and Social Sciences.
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Promoting
Scholarships and Research in certain selected areas through sponsorship
and funding from both government and non government organizations and
agencies.
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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
