History and Philosophy of Science

History and Philosophy of Science
Web resources for the study of the history of science and the philosophy of science (and related topics in the history of the natural and social sciences), including mathematics, medicine and technology. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities.

American Philosophical Society
Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, the American Philosophical Society (APS) is an eminent international association of academics, promoting excellence in scholarship both in the humanities and in the sciences. Each year, the Society organises scholarly and professional meetings for its members (although it should be noted that membership to the Society is by invitation only). The APS also supports programmes in science, education, and community outreach, awards prizes to international scholars, and boasts its own huge list of publications. The site offers access to a large range of information on APS activities. It is split into sections on: the APS; meetings; grants and prizes; library; publications; members; and exhibitions. Perhaps most usefully for the student, the site offers invaluable information on the Society's current and past members; online access to its library catalogue; and information on its scholarly grants and prizes (which have, in the past, funded individuals researching such diverse topics as the depth of the polar ice cap to the biography of Daniel Defoe). Extensive contact information is also given for staff members. The American Philosophical Society site is well-organised and beautifully presented. It should prove a useful resource for anyone with specific interest in this historic organisation.
http://www.amphilsoc.org/