Toulmin, Stephen Edelston, 1922-2009 (British philosopher, author, educator)

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The file contains correspondence chiefly relating to publications, research questions and Waddington's involvement with various organisations. Also present are items of correspondence with Joseph Needham and Stephen Toulmin.

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The correspondence also includes a draft typescript of Toulmin's, titled 'Foundations of Scientific Policy' (May 1963), and one titled 'Science Policy Research Group: Proposed Investigation' (February 1964).

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The material contains: a copy of Dr David Edge's 'Proposed New Department of Science Studies at Edinburgh University' (May 1965); numerous typescript copies of 'Notes on the General Science Course' and 'A University Film Centre'; a letter from Stephen Toulmin to Waddington about a proposed 'Scientific Humanities' or 'Humanities in Science' course (19 January 1964); and various meeting papers.

Scope and Contents The 'Science As a Goal' typescript is signed 'C.H. Waddington', and contains handwritten corrections. 'Evolutionary Advance and Human Ideals' is unattributed. The file also contains letters from various individuals spanning the period 1942-1949, mainly concerning Waddington's book Science and Ethics, but also other intellectual matters, including an exchange of letters between Waddington and R.B Braithwaite, who had criticised some of Waddington's ideas. There is...