Philosophy and science
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William T. and Ann H. Scott Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-92
Abstract
Husband and wife William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and Ann Herbert Scott (1929-2018) lived in Reno, Nevada, between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. Ann was an author of children's books and a book on the U.S. Census. The collection consists of the personal papers and professional records of Ann and William Scott and their...
Dates:
1833-1994
William Scott papers on Michael Polanyi
Collection
Identifier: 99-26
Abstract
William Scott was a prolific author of journal articles, Scott also spent many years researching and writing a biography of scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi.Includes William Scott's abridged biography and shorter articles about scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi; William Scott's professional correspondence; materials about the University of Nevada, Reno, Faculty Peace Group; biography and bibliography of William Scott; text and tapes of his lectures on the "Right to defend...
Dates:
1903-1995; Majority of material found within 1979-1991