Philosophy of Science Association

Time to register for PSA AW 2025 with three online dates in November. Look forward to seeing many of you there! 👇

Look forward to the next PSA Around the World 2025!! Thanks so much @tmarvan.bsky.social and colleagues all from @eenphilsci.bsky.social 👇

EENPS-PSA_AW_2025 PSA Around the World 2025

Here’s a preview of the three thematic panels organized as part of the @philsci.bsky.social PSA Around the World 2025 conference, which puts a spotlight on Eastern and Central Europe. Stay tuned for the full conference programme.

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Philosophy of Biology - Closer To Truth Philosophy of Biology has two sides: the process of science and the content of biology. We address key questions. What is the nature of life? How does evolution work and what… video Why Philosophy of ...

Closer To Truth (CTT) recently broadcast a 13-part Philosophy of Biology series on Public Broadcasting Service stations nationwide in the US. These free resources may be of interest to PSA members for teaching, research, and/or outreach purposes.

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Huge congrats to @plutynski.bsky.social former PSA GB member and Chair of the PSA Awards Committee (2021-24) for this richly deserved recognition!

His scholarship exemplifies the importance of integrating scientific and humanistic perspectives to foster a deeper understanding of the world and promote societal progress.

As John Dewey Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, Kitcher has made seminal contributions, particularly in the philosophy of biology and the life sciences, demonstrating their profound relevance to the humanities.

Professor Kitcher has been recognized as a "humanistic intellectual" whose work spans the philosophy of science, ethics, politics, and education, addressing many challenges of our time.

17th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Humanities goes to Philip Kitcher for his impact as a "humanist intellectual" whose trailblazing work addresses a broad spectrum of the core questions of our time.

The Philosophy of Science Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Philip Kitcher on receiving the 2025 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Humanities: www.frontiersofknowl...

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at marvan@flu.cas.cz.

For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at office@philsci.org to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

🗓️ Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
💻 Fully Online: Nov 6, 14, 22
💵 $50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.sciencesconf.orgv

🚨 Final Reminder: PSA Around the World 2025! 🌍

Submit your abstract until tomorrow (April 13, 11:59 PM PST)! Open to all PSA members, no matter where you're located or what your topic is—as long as it’s within the philosophy of science!

Briggs, Philosophy, PSA and an Assortment of Characters by Peter D. Asquith This academic year is the 75th academic year of the Philosophy Department's existence and the 55th academic year since the junior sequence in Logic, History and Philosophy of Science was introduced at Briggs. This talk is about the history of…

Peter D. Asquith is giving a talk over Zoom on "Briggs, Philosophy, PSA and an Assortment of Characters" to celebrate 75 years of Phil and 55 years of Briggs' Logic, History, and Phil of Science.

📅 April 8
🔗 events.cal.msu.edu/e...

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at marvan@flu.cas.cz.

For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at office@philsci.org to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

🗓️ New Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
💻 Fully Online: Nov 6, 14, 22
💵 $50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.scie...

🔔 Reminder: PSA Around the World 2025! 🌍

Submit your abstract until April 13, 11:59 PM PST! Open to all PSA members, no matter where you're located or what your topic is—as long as it’s within the philosophy of science!

Featuring:
🎤 Mikio Akagi (Trilateral Research)
🎤 Suzanne Kawamleh (Cummins, Inc.)
🎤 Nick Zautra (AbbVie)
🎤 Michael Thornton (BIOS Health Ltd)
🎤 Cheryl Lancaster (ProPharma)
🎤 Grace Field (ICF)
🎤 Mahi Hardalupas (The Royal Society)

Philosophers of science who’ve successfully transitioned into industry roles will share strategies and practical advice for applying philosophical and scientific expertise beyond academia.

PSA Office Hour - Student Signup Form Thank you for your interest in the PSA Office Hour. Please note that this is intended to be a research-focused discussion, not an informal chat or salon style interaction. Please complete all questions fully and accurately and we will be in touch with the results!

Final Reminder🚨 Sign up to attend tomorrow's panel discussion on Philosophers of Science in Industry: Biotechnology, Medical Affairs, and AI!

📅 Thursday, April 4th, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM EST
🔗 docs.google.com/form...

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at marvan@flu.cas.cz.

For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at office@philsci.org to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

🗓️ New Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
💻 Fully Online: Nov 6, 14, 22
💵 $50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.scie...

Deadline Extended for PSA Around the World 2025! 🌍

More time to submit your abstract—the portal is open until 🗓️ April 13, 11:59 PM PST! Open to all PSA members, no matter where you're located or what your topic is—as long as it’s within the philosophy of science!

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PSA around the world is an online conference held every other year. If you have wanted to go to the PSA, but can't or if you've ever said to yourself "I wish the PSA was every year" then this conference is for you!

You don't have to be in Eastern or Central Europe to participate.

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at marvan@flu.cas.cz.
For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at office@philsci.org to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

🚨 Last day to submit your abstract for PSA Around the World 2025 🌍 Focus: Eastern & Central Europe!

🗓️ Deadline: Today! (March 31, 2025)
💻 Fully online, Nov 6, 14, 22
$50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.scie...

🎤 Suzanne Kawamleh (Cummins, Inc.)
🎤 Nick Zautra (AbbVie)
🎤 Michael Thornton (BIOS Health Ltd)
🎤 Cheryl Lancaster (ProPharma)
🎤 Grace Field (ICF)
🎤 Mahi Hardalupas (The Royal Society)

Join philosophers of science who’ve successfully transitioned into industry roles. They’ll share strategies and practical advice for applying philosophical and scientific expertise beyond academia.

Featuring:
🎤 Mikio Akagi (Trilateral Research)

PSA Office Hour - Student Signup Form Thank you for your interest in the PSA Office Hour. Please note that this is intended to be a research-focused discussion, not an informal chat or salon style interaction. Please complete all questions fully and accurately and we will be in touch with the results!

🔔 Reminder: The next PSA Office Hour features an entire panel! Mark your calendars for the April Panel Discussion on Philosophers of Science in Industry: Biotechnology, Medical Affairs, and AI!

📅 Thursday, April 4th, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM EST
🔗 docs.google.com/form...

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at marvan@flu.cas.cz.
For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at office@philsci.org to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

Just a few more days to submit your abstract for PSA Around the World 2025 🌍 Focus: Eastern & Central Europe!

🗓️ Deadline: March 31, 2025
💻 Fully online, Nov 6, 14, 22
$50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.scie...