A Kaleidoscopic Introduction to the History of Science.

The article discusses the introductory history of science course at the University of Edinburgh. The course, which has been offered since 1972, aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the history of science and its relevance to their lives. The course is designed to be flexible and allows students to choose their own readings from a curated resource list. The course materials are arranged thematically, covering topics such as cosmologies, abstractions, lives, bodies, quantities, and objectivities. The author also mentions the use of a kaleidoscope as a metaphor for the course, emphasizing the diversity and dynamism of the field of science. The course materials are freely available online under a Creative Commons license. [Extracted from the article]