CfP: &HPS8, Integrated History and Philosophy of Science 2020

The Committee for Integrated History and Philosophy of Science invites the submission of individual paper and poster abstracts for “&HPS8”, the 8th 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 Integrated History and Philosophy of Science and previous conferences, see http://integratedhps.org/en/

Recent scholarship in history and especially in philosophy of science has shown that scientific practice can best be characterized as a pluralistic endeavor. Might the field of integrated history and philosophy of science (HPS) also need a pluralistic framework for the analysis of the full sweep of science in past and present, combining philosophical analysis and historical evaluation of science? How might we build disciplinary knowledge without disciplinary methodological unification? The organizers especially welcome contributions investigating problem-centered and pluralistic methodologies for integrated HPS. The organizers also welcome submissions in any area of integrated HPS.

Please note that &HPS8 does not run parallel sessions. Hence, given the number of slots available, we regret that we cannot accept symposia submissions.

&HPS8 will feature a Poster Forum as a place to share work that fits in a poster format. Poster presenters will be invited to give a short flash talk on their topic. Authors may submit a poster and a paper abstract, but only one may appear on the final program.

We have an ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and equality in our programs. Submissions from members of underrepresented groups are particularly welcome!

For submission instructions and to submit your abstract, go to https://easychair.org/cfp/HPS8

Deadline for submission of paper and poster abstracts: December 10, 2019

Notification date: January 31, 2020

Some funds to assist with the cost of travel and accommodation will be available for those who are presenting work at &HPS8 and do not have other institutional or personal funds to draw from.

Please direct any inquiries to Lydia Patton or Jutta Schickore.