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Philosophy and science in Adam Smith’s ‘History of Astronomy’

History of the Human Sciences, 2017
This article casts light on the intimate relationship between metaphysics and science in Adam Smith’s thought. Understanding this relationship can help in resolving an enduring dispute or misreading concerning the status and role of natural theology and the ‘invisible hand’ doctrine.
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Knowing the Universe: Teaching the History and Philosophy of Astronomy

Astronomy Education Journal, 2023
Astronomy is the oldest science, with connections to development of the most important concepts in physics. A course is described that covers its evolution from prehistory to modern cosmology, giving due weight to the philosophical implications of the subject. The pedagogy is designed to let students develop their writing and reasoning skills.
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Perspectives of History and Philosophy on Teaching Astronomy

2013
The didactics of astronomy is a relatively young field with respect to that of other sciences. Historical issues have most often been part of the teaching of astronomy, although that often does not stem from a specific didactics. The teaching of astronomy is often subsumed under that of physics.
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Teaching the History and Philosophy of Astronomy

Astronomy Education Journal
A framework is presented for teaching the history and philosophy of astronomy in a way that engages students, and lets them work in small groups, and encourages them to develop writing and reasoning skills.
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The Modern Age through the 'theatrum mundi' metaphor: cartography, astronomy, opera and philosophy of history

2020
En este artículo tratamos de comprender la importancia de la metáfora del theatrum mundi para la configuración de la Edad Moderna. Tras una breve introducción sobre la idea de Edad Moderna, tratamos la distinción entre antiguos y modernos desde la perspectiva del descubrimiento de América, argumentando que la idea del globo, plasmada en la cartografía,
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