Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Astronomy is a subject with a rich and long history, and connections to the development of some of the most important ideas in physics. The philosophical implications of the subject are often neglected in introductory survey courses. A framework is presented for teaching the history and philosophy of astronomy in a way that engages students, lets them work in small groups, and encourages them to develop writing and reasoning skills. The class is enlivened by short videos and debates. This type of class appeals to a broad range of non-science college students.

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