Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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The Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science is a leading academic centre dedicated to research and teaching on the historical development and philosophical foundations of the sciences and medicine.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science Context triple: [Free School Lane, Cambridge, hasBuilding, Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science]
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Faculty of History, University of Cambridge
The Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge is a leading academic department renowned for its wide-ranging historical research and teaching, spanning periods from ancient to contemporary history.
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School of the Physical Sciences, University of Cambridge
The School of the Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge is a major academic grouping that encompasses departments and research institutes focused on disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and related physical sciences.
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Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is an interdisciplinary research institute that fosters collaboration across the humanities and social sciences through projects, events, and fellowships.
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School of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge
The School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cambridge is a major academic division encompassing a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, including languages, literature, history, philosophy, and related fields.
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Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, known for its historic architecture, academic excellence, and notable alumni including Oliver Cromwell.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science Target entity description: The Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science is a leading academic centre dedicated to research and teaching on the historical development and philosophical foundations of the sciences and medicine.
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A.
Faculty of History, University of Cambridge
The Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge is a leading academic department renowned for its wide-ranging historical research and teaching, spanning periods from ancient to contemporary history.
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B.
School of the Physical Sciences, University of Cambridge
The School of the Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge is a major academic grouping that encompasses departments and research institutes focused on disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and related physical sciences.
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C.
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is an interdisciplinary research institute that fosters collaboration across the humanities and social sciences through projects, events, and fellowships.
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D.
School of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge
The School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cambridge is a major academic division encompassing a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, including languages, literature, history, philosophy, and related fields.
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E.
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, known for its historic architecture, academic excellence, and notable alumni including Oliver Cromwell.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic unit
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university department ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
history
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history and philosophy of science ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Faculty of History, University of Cambridge
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surface form:
University of Cambridge Faculty of History
School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cambridge ⓘ
surface form:
University of Cambridge School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| employerOf |
historians of medicine
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historians of science ⓘ philosophers of science ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
history of medicine
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history of science ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ science and technology studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conceptual foundations of science
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ethical issues in science and medicine ⓘ scientific knowledge production ⓘ scientific practice ⓘ social context of science ⓘ |
| hasAcademicUnitType | department ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
graduate supervision
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public lectures ⓘ research ⓘ seminar series ⓘ teaching ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/ ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Cambridge, England
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surface form:
Cambridge
England ⓘ |
| notableFor |
contributions to history of science
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contributions to philosophy of science ⓘ training researchers in history and philosophy of science ⓘ |
| offersDegree |
Doctor of Philosophy
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Master of Philosophy ⓘ |
| offersProgram |
postgraduate teaching
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undergraduate teaching ⓘ |
| partOf |
Cambridge University
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surface form:
University of Cambridge
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| researchFocus |
historical development of medicine
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historical development of the sciences ⓘ philosophical foundations of medicine ⓘ philosophical foundations of the sciences ⓘ |
| sector | higher education ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Subject: Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science Description of subject: The Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science is a leading academic centre dedicated to research and teaching on the historical development and philosophical foundations of the sciences and medicine.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Free School Lane, Cambridge
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hasBuilding
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Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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Sidgwick Site, University of Cambridge
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housesDepartment
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Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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subject surface form:
Sidgwick Site
this entity surface form:
Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
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affiliation
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Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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this entity surface form:
Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge
Pembroke Street, Cambridge
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hasNearby
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Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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this entity surface form:
University of Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Downing Site, Cambridge
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hosts
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Cambridge University Department of History and Philosophy of Science
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this entity surface form:
Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge