Background
Buchdahl was born to German-Jewish parents in Mainz. His younger brother, Hans Adolph Buchdahl was a well-known physicist.
history and philosophy of science educator
Buchdahl was born to German-Jewish parents in Mainz. His younger brother, Hans Adolph Buchdahl was a well-known physicist.
Higher National Diploma, Brixton Polytechnic, London, 1936. Bachelor with honors, Melbourne University, Melbourne, Australia, 1945. Master of Arts first class, Melbourne University, 1953.
Master of Arts Cantab., Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1958.
He became the first lecturer in history and philosophy of science at the University of Cambridge. A founding fellow of Darwin College, he became University Reader in 1966 and was the Tarner Lecturer at Trinity College in 1973, speaking on Science and rational structures. Buchdahl founded the journal Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science.
lieutenant is known for scientific integrity and philosophical consistency.
(An in-depth look at philosophical approaches to science. ...)
Member Academy International de Philosphie des Sciences.
Married Nancy Miriam Wann, July 2, 1925. Children: Roger Martin, Christopher Miles, Joseph Matthew.