History of Science
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this graduate-level introduction to the history and historiography of science, tracing the field from ancient Greece to the present. The course examines how historians of science have engaged with philosophy, sociology, economics, and anthropology, and asks what makes particular works in the field effective. Weekly readings and discussion questions anchor the syllabus, covering major historiographical debates and case studies drawn from across the discipline's development. The materials are aimed both at newcomers with no prior background and at students who already know the field and want to deepen their grasp of current trends. Course materials include a full reading list, discussion prompts, and assignments, all freely downloadable through MIT OpenCourseWare with no certificate offered. It works well as a self-study resource for anyone wanting a structured tour of how science has been studied and written about historically.