CfP: The Evolution of Knowledge &HPS7: Integrated History and Philosophy of Science, 7th conference
Leibniz Universität Hannover,
Hannover, Germany, July 5-7, 2018
Call for papers and posters
The Committee for Integrated HPS and
the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science invite the
submission of individual paper and poster abstracts for “The Evolution of Knowledge/&HPS7”, the 7th conference in the series Integrated History and Philosophy
of Science. We seek
contributions that genuinely integrate the historical and
philosophical analysis of science (i.e., the physical sciences,
life sciences, cognitive sciences, and social sciences), or
discuss methodological issues surrounding the prospects and
challenges of integrating history and philosophy of science.
(For information about &HPS and previous conferences, see http://integratedhps.org/en/)
The theme "evolution of knowledge"
aims at refocusing the history and philosophy of science on
long-term and global aspects. In recent years the history of
science has increasingly transcended micro-histories paying
attention to global contexts and long-term developments. What
are the implications of this widened focus for philosophical and
theoretical reflections on science and knowledge? What can such
broader studies of macro and global history in turn learn from
philosophical and theoretical investigations? The organizers
especially, but not exclusively, welcome contributions dealing
with such questions in the hope to create a novel ground for
fruitful encounters between the philosophy and the history of
science.
Please note that &HPS7 does not run parallel sessions. Hence,
given the number of slots available, we regret that we cannot
accept symposia submissions.
&HPS7 will feature a Poster Forum
as a place to share work that fits in a poster format.
All proposals
for papers should contain a title and a long abstract (between
700 and 1000 words). Proposals for posters should also contain
a title and an abstract. The maximum poster abstract length is
500 words, including any references. To submit, please prepare
your abstracts of papers and posters for blind review and save
your abstract as a PDF file. PLEASE INDICATE AT THE TOP OF
YOUR SUBMISSION WHETHER IT IS FOR A PAPER OR A POSTER
We have an ongoing commitment to
fostering diversity and equality in our programs. Submissions
from members of underrepresented groups are particularly
welcome!
Deadline for submission of paper and
poster abstracts: December
15, 2017
Date of notification: February 15, 2018
The allocated
time for delivering contributed papers at the conference will
be 40 minutes, including discussion.
Funds to assist
with the cost of travel and accommodation for scholars
presenting work at &HPS7 will be
available.
Please direct
any inquiries to:
Uljana Feest feest@philos.uni-hannover.de
(Committee for Integrated HPS)
or
Ohad Parnes oparnes@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
(MPIWG)