Study Guide for GES 104 Science, Industry and Mankind/GST 203: History and Philosophy of Science

GES 104 Science, Industry And Mankind is also the same as GST 203: History and Philosophy of Science. History and Philosophy of Science is an effort to explain the nature of scientific enquiry and assess how reasonable or justified science is or should be from various philosophical viewpoints. The course examines the history of various branches of natural sciences, their contributions to human development, problems being encountered as a result of scientific progress and the way out.

The course also helps you to understand? the context in which scientific discoveries are made, the people behind them and their applications. The course also helps you to identify and define key scientific concepts and classifications.

This e-module was developed by the Distance Learning Centres of the University of Maiduguri, Lagos, Abuja, Yola, Ife, Ibadan and NOUN

Year: 200 Level

Semester: First