2025

Einstein Studies

Name: Einstein Studies
Code: HIS09385D
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: History and Philosophy of Science

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

Give an overview of the activity and thought of one of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, taking the opportunity to address the transition from classical physics to modern physics.

Contents

Give an overview of the activity and thought of one of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, taking the opportunity to address the transition from classical physics to modern physics.

Teaching Methods

Seminar sessions with critic presentation and discussion of texts will be given. Students should acquire a global perspective during the lectures and by reading the general works. According with their personal interest they must read some reference works. Students must present two essays on specific topics contained on the syllabus.