CfP: Integrated HPS (&HPS7)/Evolution of Knowledge conference
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.