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Department of History and Philosophy of Science

 

This group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays, 11am–12noon in the Needham Research Institute (8 Sylvester Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AF) – and virtually – to focus on questions relating to the history of science, medicine and technology in East Asia.

Enquiries about the group and the mailing list should be directed to Zhi-Yu Chen, Zhilin Chu or Fu Ge Yang.

Michaelmas Term 2025

15 October

Introduction to East Asian History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Medicine

29 October

Reading the Body: Physiognomy, Phrenology, and the Human Sciences in East Asia

12 November

Quackery? Commerce and Medical Authority in East Asia

26 November

Workshop on Animals in East Asian Medical History