Prof. Milena Ivanova, PhD. on “The Aesthetics of Science”
Day 1 of the UPD-Cambridge Lecture Series
April 8, 2024 (4PM-6PM) – online via ZOOM and Facebook livestream
Abstract:
Many aspects of Science are considered beautiful: theories, models, experiments, images, explanations. But what is the role and function of beauty in Science and how does it affect scientific pursuits? In this talk, Milena Ivanova, Ph.D. discusses the diverse roles of aesthetic values in scientific practice by appealing to historical case studies as well as qualitative data collected from interviews with contemporary scientists and shows why Beauty matters on the daily lives of scientists.
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