Great Scientific Ideas That Changed the World
Narrated by Steven L. Goldman
The Great Courses: History of Science
- Released
- July 8, 2013
- Length
- 17 hrs 56 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
This 36-lecture series examines the fundamental ideas that have shaped modern science and society, exploring how scientific concepts are intertwined with philosophical, political, and cultural ideas. It highlights the dynamic relationship between scientific progress and societal change, illustrating how science and technology have driven cultural developments over the past two centuries. The course offers insights into how scientific ideas are not isolated but interconnected with broader human pursuits and values.
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