Henry M. Cowles

Henry M. Cowles is a historian of modern medicine and science at Yale University, focusing on the intersection of mind, brain, and biomedical practices in the United States and Great Britain. His work explores the evolution of psychological and psychiatric concepts since the 19th century, including questions of choice, authority, and scientific methodology.

At Yale, he teaches courses such as "Minds and Brains in Modern America," "History of Addiction," and "Medicine and the Human Sciences." His research interests span scientific medicine, evolutionary theory, and experimentation across science, medicine, and the arts.

He has been recognized with the Walter D. Love Prize and the Emerging Scholars Prize for his contributions to the history of science and British studies. His projects include The Laws of Habit and Gray Matters: A Material History of Mental Health, though no current projects are listed.