Crash Course History of Science
For as long as Hank has hosted Crash Course, he's wanted to host a series about the history of science. We've been asking big questions for a really long time and we've all wanted to explore how we've sought to answer those questions through the centuries. Questions like, "What is stuff?" and "Where are we?" have inspired people all over the world to investigate. So lets dive in and see how we, as a people, have tried to figure this stuff out.
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History of Science
In 46 episodes, Hank Green teaches you the history of science! This course is based on the 2nd and 3rd edition of Science & Technology in World History by McClellan & Dorn. By the end of this course, you will be able to: * Thoughtfully consider the questions, “What is stuff?” and “Where are we?” * Understand science as a social and historical concept that varies between cultures * Describe the development of the process and products of scientific inquiry over time * Explain how scientists influence society and society influences scientists * Contextualize the limitations of scientific inquiry, from what we still don’t know to who has been excluded
