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The concept of "Western science" emerged globally in the 19th century, shaped by international knowledge exchange and reinterpreted non-Western traditions. Understanding this global development is key to a more inclusive history of science.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Science
  • Global History
  • Sociology of Knowledge

Background:

  • The concept of
  • Western science
  • is foundational to the discipline of history of science.
  • Its global development and reception remain under-examined.

Observation:

  • The 19th century saw the rise of
  • Western science
  • as a distinct category.
  • This development occurred both within and outside Western nations.
  • International actors like missionaries and technocrats played a significant role.

Findings:

  • Global vectors of knowledge production, including missionaries and technocrats, shaped the idea of
  • Western science
  • through syncretism and new genealogies.
  • Non-Western knowledge traditions (Arabic, Chinese) were reinterpreted within a universalist teleology culminating in
  • Western science
  • .

Implications:

  • Examining the global emergence of
  • Western science
  • reveals crucial questions about the relationship between the history of science and diverse global knowledge traditions.
  • This approach is vital for constructing more comprehensive global histories of science.