Philosophy of Science Association

✨Don't forget✨ PSA Office Hours are back! Join us this Thursday, October 9 at 12 PM EST with S. Andrew Schroeder. Sign up at the link below to save your spot!

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The PSA is excited to welcome our 2025 Associate Directors: Ramy Amin (@ramyamin.bsky.social) and Vanessa Lovato (@vanessalovato.bsky.social)! They play a vital role in supporting the PSA’s operations, including the PSA Around the World 2025 conference, communications, and member engagement.

The Association for the Advancement of Philosophy & Psychiatry (AAPP) invites entries for its student & trainee essay competition!
📝 Eligible: undergrads & grads (phil, psych, related fields), med students, and residents/fellows in psychiatry.
📅 Deadline: Dec 7
🔗 Details: aapp.press.jhu.edu/j...

The PSA’s “Office Hour” Returns - Daily Nous The Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) is continuing its excellent expert "office hour" series this semester---a program other academic associations should consider adopting. "The PSA Office Hour aims to facilitate interactions between our graduate student membership and prominent philosophers of science, and in a more controlled, accessible, and carbon-conscious setting than is provided by our

The Philosophy of Science Association makes experts on various topics available for conversation with graduate students anywhere with its "Office Hour" program. Other associations should consider doing this.

📅 Oct 9, 12 EST – S. Andrew Schroeder (Political Philosophy of Science)
📅 Oct 22, 12 EST – David Wallace (Philosophy of Physics)
📅 Nov 24, 12 EST – Michela Massimi & Mazviita Chirimuuta (New Approaches to Realism)
📅 Dec 4, 12 EST – Atoosa Kasirzadeh & William D’Allessandro (Philosophy of AI)

We're excited to announce the fall 2025 PSA office hours! Come learn, ask questions, and connect with leading voices in philosophy of science! Schedule in the thread 👇

💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...

ICYMI: the latest newsletter is out. A warm welcome to our new Governing Board members @apotochnik.bsky.social @hkandersen.bsky.social and to our new Nominating Committee members Wendy Parker, @thebusyowl.bsky.social and Adrian Currie!

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Don't forget to register for PSA Around the World 2025! This year spotlights Eastern & Central Europe 🌍

📅 The conference will take place:
Thu, Nov 6 (3–6:15pm CET)
Fri, Nov 14 (3–6:15pm CET)
Sat, Nov 22 (3–6:30pm CET)
🔗 Register here:

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
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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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