History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it. —Cicero

• History of Mathematics. MacTutor archive of resources.
• Pi, the ratio of a circle's circumference to diameter, has played an important role in the history of mathematics. One of the best references is Petr Beckmann's book A History of Pi, Barnes&Noble Books, 1993. There's also a www site: Pi through the ages. Pi = 3.2, declared Indiana State House Bill 246. (unanimously passed by the House in 1897, but was tabled in the Senate).
• History and Philosophy Links.

• What is science? What is Pseudoscience? by Donald Simanek.
• The Scientific Method.
• Science History Quiz.
• On Scientific Method. by Percy W. Bridgman.
• Francis Bacon. How many teeth has a horse?
• Archbishop Ussher and James Lightfoot date the creation at Oct 23, 4004 BC at 9 AM.

Reasoning, Logic, Critical Thinking, Rationality

• Uses and Misuses of Logic.