CfP: Transversal: International Journal for the Historiography of Science. Georges Canguilhem

Transversal: International Journal for the Historiography of Science (ISSN 2526-2270) is pleased to announce a Call for Papers dedicated to Georges Canguilhem. We are expecting to receive submissions related to Canguilhemian History of Science, and the impact it caused in the subsequent historiography. Thus comparative analysis between Canguilhem and other authors is welcomed, as well as case studies that search to evaluate the conception of scientific development advocated by the French author, exploring its current relevance and intrinsic limits.


Deadline for paper submission: December 30th2017.
Publication of the issue: June, 2018.

Considering the characteristic of Canguilhem’s unity of thought, articles addressing his philosophy in relation to his epistemological project and history of science will be appreciated.
We are also expecting book reviews of Georges Canguilhem’s recent translations or reprints, as well as books about the Canguilhemian work.
In addition to English articles, Transversal: International Journal for the Historiography of Science accepts articles in French, Portuguese and Spanish for evaluation, but after approval for publication the author should send the final version in English.
Submissions must be received by December 30th2017 via the webpage of the Journal www.historiographyofscience.org, so they can be considered for the June 2018 issue. There you will also find thorough instructions for authors.

Submissions must be prepared for double blind review. Notification of acceptance, or refusal or propositions for correction will be sent by April 30th2018.