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Peter Galison is the Joseph Pellegrino University Professor of the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University, where he also leads the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. His work focuses on the intersections of History and Philosophy of Science, particularly microphysics. He has examined the ways in which scientific practices relate to their historical and cultural contexts, exploring the relationship between experimenters, theorists, and instrument makers in the physical sciences. His notable works include 'Experiments End' (Chicago, 1987), which discusses how experimental choices are influenced by the physical environment and the characteristics of the apparatus used, and 'Image Logic: Material Culture Microphysics' (Chicago, 1997), which investigates the dualities of specific experimental technologies and their broader implications. Galison's research also encompasses themes of interdisciplinary connections between history of science and neighboring fields such as art, employing shared methods and strategies to enhance understanding within these domains.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).