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The public perception of “rare diseases” has been constructed through the media. Patients and family organisations in synergy with the mass media and the support of online social networks have provided their own defining elements. Between slogans that deny, question, or qualify what is “rare”, and others that maintain that “normal” is unreal, the last decades of the 20th century have witnessed the popularisation of “rare diseases”. The historical approach to rare diseases must start from an integrative perspective of multidisciplinarity, both in approaches and methodologies. This dossier has been designed on this premise and the most consolidated and suggestive lines of historical research have been selected for an understanding of the problem in its complexity. The various geopolitical spheres —Japan, Brazil and the Iberian Peninsula— provide a rich transnational comparative historical study. The discussed topics address the defining characteristics of rare diseases, from the perspect...

27º Congreso Internacional de Historia de la Ciencia y la Tecnología 29 de junio al 5 de julio de 2025 Dunedin, Nueva Zelanda Se invita a los interesados a participar como presentadores de ponencias en este evento.  Para expresar interés en participar, se solicita completar el formulario disponible en el sitio web del congreso: https://www.ichst2025.org/ . Se anima a difundir esta convocatoria entre colegas y redes profesionales.

La revista Historia Actual Online (ISSN: 1696-2060) ha abierto un nuevo periodo de recepción artículos, propuestas para Dossier y reseñas bibliográficas para sus números correspondientes a los años 2023 y 2024. Más información en el enlace siguiente: https://gehablog.org/call-for-papers-2023-2024-historia-actual-online/

Funded PhD studentship in Modern History (1800–Present), with a Particular Emphasis on Energy, Technology and the Environment Applications are open for a funded PhD studentship addressing the broad theme of modern history, with a particular emphasis on energy, technology and the environment. Full details here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-opportunities/modern-history-1800present-with-a-particular-emphasis-on-energy-technology-and-the-environment.html Type: Full Time PhD Location: Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK For: UK and EU nationals who have been a UK resident for the three years prior to the start of the course Application Deadline: 31 July 2023 Principal Supervisor: Dr Hiroki Shin

The International Journal of Philosophical Studies is currently open for submissions from all areas of philosophy including, but not limited to phenomenology, philosophy of mind and action, philosophy of language, history of philosophy, social epistemology, philosophy of race, philosophy of gender, ethics, and aesthetics. We welcome articles that contribute new positions to existing debates or generate new avenues of exchange. Founded in 1993 the IJPS is a top-ranking journal and has come to occupy a significant place in the philosophical landscape as home to the work of some of the world's leading thinkers such as Donald Davidson, Charles Taylor, Dan Zahavi, Elizabeth Anderson, Hilary Putnam, John McDowell, Sara Heinamaa, Steven Crowell and many more, addressing some of the most important philosophical debates. IJPS also publishes annual special issues devoted to key thematic areas or to critical engagements with contemporary philosophers of note. We welcome proposals for thematic...

The English Georgian North, 1714-1830: Rethinking Cultures and Connections An in-person symposium hosted by Durham University’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS). 15 September 2023 There will be no registration fee for this event. Teas, coffees, and a light lunch will be provided. This symposium builds on conversations which have been taking place at Durham University over the last fifteen months as part of the IMEMS research strand ‘The Georgian North’, designed and led by Professor Fiona Robertson: https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/medieval-early-modern-studies/research-strands/the-georgian-north/ . The symposium sets out to develop new approaches to the intellectual and creative cultures of the northern counties of England in the Georgian period, 1714-1830. Important contributions to knowledge, interpretation, creative practice, and scientific advance were made in the north country during this still largely rural and early industrial ...

The Philosophy & Medicine project is a joint initiative of the Peter Sowerby Foundation and King’s College London. The Sowerby Philosophy & Medicine project at King’s College London works to bring together medics and philosophers working at the intersection of philosophy of medicine, exploring the ways that philosophical research can enrich medical research and practice and vice versa. This year, our annual lecture will be held by Professor. Nancy Cartwright on the topic of causation and evidence in medicine and public health. Accompanying Professor. Cartwright’s lecture, we will hold a two-day workshop exploring philosophical issues related to causation and evidence in medicine and public health as well as any other areas of Professor. Cartwright’s work. We invite abstracts of up to 500 words for a workshop on philosophical reflections on causation and evidence in medicine and public health. We welcome abstracts for papers that engage in all three elements but are also open to...