"Historians and philosophers of science have been concerned with the character, history, prospects and societal impacts of modern science, since it's emergence in the 17th and 18th centuries. The history and philosophy of science (HPS) dates further back, however, with the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle arguably the first historian and philosopher of science. Today HPS is concerned with the character, politics, history and broader cultural dimensions of science, technology and biomedicine. It encompasses not only the history and philosophy of science but also the sociology of science and technology, and is closely linked to a number of cognate fields including Environmental Studies and Cognitive Science."