European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) News

Student Representatives: Call for Applications

EPSA — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A final message from your Student Representatives, Mariano and Ann-Christin: With our time as your EPSA representatives having drawn to a close, we are looking for two new representatives who will continue to advocate for the interests of EPSA’s junior scholar community. While Ann-Christin is running again, we would also very much like to encourage other junior scholars to apply for the position so that the election offers a strong and diverse field of candidates.

During the last two years we were able to successfully carry on our work with the Steering Committee, such as an informal meeting in a bar during EPSA2025 that attracted a lot of you – including fun conversations or travel funds for EPSA 2025. Moreover, we launched several new initiatives of our own, including the organization of the Thriving as a Junior Scholar Online Series last summer.

These events not only facilitated meaningful exchanges between junior scholars, but also provided valuable opportunities for collaboration within the philosophical community. We warmly invite all those who held student status during the EPSA2025 conference and who are interested in providing help and support to the EPSA junior scholar community to apply for the EPSA Student Representative positions. As Student Reps you will be able to propose new initiatives, help carry on existing projects, represent the interests of PhD students and junior scholars (broadly construed), and convey any questions, comments, and other forms of feedback from junior scholars to the Steering Committee. Please note that it is *not* required for applicants to hold student status for the entire two-year duration of the Student Representative position.

Your application should contain your name, current affiliation, and a short (up to 150 words) bio mentioning any activities/initiatives that you would like to put forward as the next EPSA Student Rep. Please send your applications directly to: epsa.studentreps@philsci.eu

You can submit your application until 13 March 2026.

The next two EPSA Student Representatives will be elected in online voting which will be held after the list of applicants is closed.

Call for Abstracts: Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (Online Seminar Series)

EPSA — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

We are currently inviting submissions for the next round of the EPSA Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science seminars, taking place online on the following dates: Wednesdays May 20, June 17, August 26, 2026, from 14:00-16:00.

In order to apply, please submit an abstract of maximum 300 words before or on March 15, 2026, to: epsa.seminar@gmail.com, along with your name, position, institutional affiliation, and the dates of availability among the above options.

You can find all the information about the call for abstracts by clicking on this link.

EPSA27, EPSA29 and more!

EPSA — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:15:00 GMT

In our first newsletter of 2026, we want to announce some good news and update you on some recent developments pertaining to EPSA.

The good news is that we have now secured locations not only for EPSA27 but also for EPSA29! We were very lucky this year to receive nothing less than four bids to host EPSA27; all bids were very strong and carefully prepared, and the Steering Committee found it very difficult to decide.

Eventually, we settled on Warsaw, Poland, for 2027 (with Marcin Milkowski and Hajo Greif as co-chairs) and Ljubljana, Slovenia, for 2029 (with Borut Trpin as chair). More details will follow in due course, but for now, we can all be happy that the next two EPSAs are in good hands and will take place in splendid locations!

This is also a good moment to thank the Steering Committee members who have concluded their term (Lilia Gurova, Federica Russo, Marcel Weber, Catherine Herfeld, Edouard Machery and Caterina Marchionni) and in particular my predecessor Stéphanie Ruphy as EPSA President. Thanks to their good work, the current Steering Committee has found EPSA to be in excellent shape, which will allow us to continue to serve the philosophy of science community in Europe in constructive ways.

We also want to thank Dunja Šešelja and Mathias Frisch, who have completed their terms as Editors-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science, and to welcome Samuel Fletcher and Catherine Herfeld as the new Editors-in-Chief of EJPS.

Speaking of EJPS, we will soon be announcing the Call for Papers for the Proceedings of EPSA25, with Julie Jebeile as guest editor for the Proceedings (plus a team of co-editors to be announced shortly).

Don't forget to follow us at: https://bsky.app/profile/epsaphilsci.bsky.social

Catarina Dutilh Novaes and the EPSA Steering Committee

EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids

EPSA — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:25:14 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. The biennial conference is the main scientific event of the EPSA, attracting philosophers of science from across the world. Its most recent instantiation, EPSA25 in Groningen, had circa 300 contributed and symposia talks, organized in as many as eight different sections, and taking place in up to nine parallel sessions. The number of participants was circa 460. A selection of papers from the conference will be published as a special edition of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science.

The conference is typically hosted by a philosophy of science unit, and its venue must be a recognized European academic or research institution. The event takes place over a period of 3-4 days in alternating years to the conference of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA). Past conferences have taken place in Madrid (2007), Amsterdam (2009), Athens (2011), Helsinki (2013), Düsseldorf (2015), Exeter (2017), Geneva (2019), Turin (2021), Belgrade (2023) and Groningen (2025).

A Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is set up at the host institution -- with a remit to organize the event itself. About one year in advance, the Steering Committee (SC) of the EPSA puts out a call for papers and selects a Programme Committee (PC) comprising distinguished philosophers of science. The LOC, SC, and PC are non-overlapping sets of people, with the exception of the Chairs of the LOC and PC, who may be drawn from the SC.

Proposals (one PDF document) should be submitted to the President of the Association (Prof. Catarina Dutilh Novaes | email: epsa@philsci.eu) by December 10, 2025 and must include the following:

The name of the organizing unit or research institution.
The name of the academic or research institute hosting the event.
The proposed dates (expected to be between end of August and end of November 2025).
The names of the members of the LOC, including Chair(s) and/or Deputy (please note that the members of the LOC have to be EPSA members).
The CV of the Chair(s) of the LOC.
An estimated budget proposal, including rough estimates for the following expenses: a) building and facilities, b) catering, c) conference registration packs (200 delegates minimum), d) personnel, e) expected financial contribution by the host institution and/or a funding agency.

For more information about our past conferences, click here or contact us at epsa@philsci.eu.

2025 Steering Committee Elections (Results)

EPSA — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:16:10 GMT

We are happy to announce that the following members have been elected to the Steering Committee:

Catarina Dutilh Noaves (President)
Julie Zahle (Officer)
Saana Jukola (Officer)
Magdalena Malecka (Officer)
Samuel Schindler (Officer)
Simon Lohse (Officer)
Joanna Karolina Malinowska (Officer)

Congratulations to them and thanks to everyone who ran for election. Standing down from the Steering Committee this year are:

Stéphanie Ruphy (President)
Lilia Gurova (Treasurer)
Federica Russo (Officer)
Marcel Weber (Officer)
Catherine Herfeld (Officer)
Edouard Machery (Officer)
Caterina Marchionni (Officer)

We thank them for their excellent service!

Steering Committee Elections 2025: Vote now!

EPSA — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The 2025 Steering Committee Elections are now open. All paid-up EPSA members in good standing are eligible to vote in the elections. (Login required) Read more…

Steering Committee Elections 2025 - Call for Nominations

EPSA — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:35:00 GMT

The EPSA is a thriving learned society that seeks to promote and advance the study of philosophy of science in Europe. To keep it thriving, it is important to have an active and committed Steering Committee. Around mid-July/mid-August 2025, members of the EPSA will be asked to elect a new President and six new regular members of the Steering Committee.

To prepare for the elections, we are seeking nominations for the various offices. EPSA members are invited to propose candidates for the roles of:

1. President

2. Steering Committee Officer (6 open positions)

The composition of the Steering Committee of EPSA should reflect the diversity (demographic, geographic, thematic) of its members. For more information about how we are engaging with women and other under-represented groups in philosophy, visit our Women's Caucus page.

Nomination Information

Nominations should be sent to the EPSA email address: epsa@philsci.eu.
The deadline for nominations is 18 June 2025.
Both nominators and nominees must be active EPSA members. (Join or renew membership here)
Members of previous Steering Committees (but not of the present one) can run again if they wish.
The Nomination Committee will produce a list of up to three candidates for President and up to eighteen candidates for the Ordinary Members.

Nomination Committee

Lorenzo Casini
Daniel Kostic
Alyssa Ney

For more information about our governance and by-laws, please visit this webpage.

[Deadline extension] Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief, European Journal for Philosophy of Science

EPSA — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:30:20 GMT

The Steering Committee of the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) seeks applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (EJPS). The editorship will be assumed during autumn 2025 and is held for a renewable term of four years.

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science was founded in 2009 and the first issue was published in 2011. The journal currently publishes four issues per year + several topical collections. The Editor-in-Chief (or co-Editors-in-Chief) is responsible for selecting manuscripts for publication, supervising the editorial office, and coordinating the production of the journal with the publisher Springer. The Editor-in-Chief must hold a permanent academic appointment at a European University and have a distinguished research record in philosophy of science.

Applications for the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science should summarize the applicant’s qualifications for the editorship, present the proposed editorial team (currently the journal has two Editors-in-Chief and ten Associate Editors, but other arrangements are also possible), and describe the likely institutional support, such as teaching relief and administrative assistance. Applications from outside of Europe are welcome, but at least half of the editorial team (i.e. Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors) should have a position in Europe. If two Editors-in-Chief are proposed, at least one of them should have a permanent appointment at a European university. The application should also include the affiliations and areas of expertise of all members of the proposed editorial team.

Over the years, EJPS has established a commitment to inclusive editing (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13194-024-00616-2). We invite applicants to set out their vision for the journal, outlining how they plan to uphold and further advance EJPS' dedication to inclusive editing.

Please submit applications by e-mail attachment to the secretary of EPSA at epsa@philsci.eu. The deadline for applications is ~~15 May 2025~~ 26 July 2025. Questions concerning the application and the position should be directed to the President the European Philosophy of Science Association, Prof. Stéphanie Ruphy, at stephanie.ruphy@ens.psl.eu. The steering committee of EPSA may conduct interviews, if need be.

Thriving as a Junior Scholar - EPSA Online Series (June-July 2025)

EPSA — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:04:17 GMT

Are you looking to build essential skills for your academic career? Join Thriving as a Junior Scholar, an online event series designed to support early-career researchers in philosophy of science!

Each session features insights from experienced scholars, followed by an interactive Q&A where you can ask your most pressing questions.The sessions are open, interactive, and tailored to the needs of junior scholars—so bring your questions! Multiple speakers may join to offer different perspectives.

Dates: Selected Tuesdays & Thursdays, June–July, 10:00 or 16:00 CEST
Participation: Online (free)

You can find information about the programme and registration here.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical advice and connect with fellow early-career researchers!

Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief, European Journal for Philosophy of Science

EPSA — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:10:00 GMT

The Steering Committee of the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) seeks applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (EJPS). The editorship will be assumed on 1 September 2025 (negotiable) and is held for a renewable term of four years.

Please submit applications by e-mail attachment to the secretary of EPSA at epsa@philsci.eu. The deadline for applications is 15 May 2025. Questions concerning the application and the position should be directed to the President the European Philosophy of Science Association, Prof. Stéphanie Ruphy, at stephanie.ruphy@ens.psl.eu. The steering committee of EPSA may conduct interviews, if need be.

Call for Applications: EPSA Fellowships 2025/26

EPSA — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:46:20 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) announces 15 EPSA Fellowships to visit a leading research institution in Western Europe.

The deadline for applications is ~~31 March 2025~~ 23 April 2025.

Full details can be found here.

EPSA is on Bluesky!

EPSA — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

We have just joined Bluesky! You can now follow us via the following link:

https://bsky.app/profile/epsaphilsci.bsky.social

Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science: Third instalment of the seminar (6th December 2024)

EPSA — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the third and final instalment of EPSA's seminar series on Epistemic Diversity of European Philosophy of Science will take place 6th December 2024, 15:00-16:30 (CET) on Zoom. To attend, please register through the following link: https://forms.gle/cMNrYtnVdb5wbatYA

This instalment of the seminar will feature:

15:00 - 15:40 | What is Historical Epistemology?

Massimiliano Simons (Maastricht University)

15:00 - 15:40

Break

15:50 - 16:30 | Shifts in the Philosophy of Science: Reassessing Analytical Thought in Poland

Krzysztof Tarkowski (CEFRES, Prague)

Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science: Second instalment of the seminar (8th November 2024)

EPSA — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:50:30 GMT

We are pleased to announce the next instalment of EPSA's new seminar series on Epistemic Diversity of European Philosophy of Science will take place 8th November 2024, 15:00-16:30 (CET) on Zoom. To attend, please register through the following link: https://forms.gle/LC5DdE8TAHk5g7wC8

This instalment of the seminar will feature:

15:00 - 15:40
Brigitte Falkenburg (Technical University Dortmund), From Heisenberg to Mittelstaedt and Scheibe: Kant’s Impact on 20th Century German Philosophy of Physics

15:40 - 15:50
Break

15:50 - 16:30
Marco Giovanelli (University of Turin), ‘The Tensor Calculus Knows Physics Better Than the Physicist’: Bachelard on the Role of ‘Covariant Differentiation’ in Relativity Theory

EJPS Editors' Letter on Inclusive Editing

EPSA — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:48:19 GMT

We are delighted to share with you a recent letter from the EJPS editors entitled Inclusive editing: a collegial approach to academic knowledge making.

You can find and read the letter in free access from the following link.

Many thanks to its authors Phyllis, Federica, Dunja and Mathias.

[New Topical Collection] The Pursuitworthiness of Experiments Across the Sciences

EPSA — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:56:21 GMT

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science is excited to announce a new Topical Collections series called 'The Pursuitworthiness of Experiments Across the Sciences'.

The submission period will run from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

More info...

[New Topical Collection] Philosophical Perspectives on Climate Economics

EPSA — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:53:56 GMT

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science is excited to announce a new Topical Collections series called 'Philosophical Perspectives on Climate Economics'.

The submission period will run from 1 September 2024 to 28 February 2025.

More info...

Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science: First instalment of the seminar (4th October 2024)

EPSA — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:07:43 GMT

We are pleased to announce the first online events in our seminar series on Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science.

The first instalment of the seminar will take place 4th October 2024, 15:00-16:30 (CEST) on Zoom. To attend, please register through the following link: https://forms.gle/BkwfTxn5eEWDamBe8

This instalment of the seminar will feature:

15:00 - 15:40
Anita Välikangas (University of Helsinki), Two invisible hands: What made Anders Chydenius’s hand so invisible, and Adam Smith’s hand so visible?

15:40 - 15:50
Break

15:50 - 16:30
Ievgeniia Ivanova (University of Stirling & University of Aberdeen), Odesa School of System Studies: History of Parametric General System Theory

[Deadline Extension] Call for Abstracts - Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (Online Seminar Series)

EPSA — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:17:54 GMT

We would like to inform you that the deadline for the submission of abstracts has been extended to 26 August 2024.

You can find all the information about the call for abstracts by clicking on this link.

Call for Abstracts - Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (Online Seminar Series)

EPSA — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:52:23 GMT

We are delighted to announce that EPSA invites submissions of abstracts for its first-ever online seminar series, dedicated to investigating and promoting the epistemic diversity of European philosophy of science.

More precisely, we are currently inviting submissions for the first cour of this seminar series, which will take place on 4th October, 8th November, and 6th December 2024.

Please note that the deadline for submissions is 31st July 2024.

You can find all the information about the call for abstracts by clicking on this link.

Student Representatives : election results (2024)

EPSA — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:39 GMT

We are very happy to announce the results of the recent EPSA student representatives’ elections. For the next two years (2024-25 term), your interests in the EPSA Steering Committee will be represented by our colleagues Ann-Christin Fischer (Ruhr-University Bochum) and Mariano Martín-Villuendas (University of Salamanca).

Congratulations!

[New Topical Collection] Developing a Political Philosophy of Science: issues and prospects

EPSA — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:09:41 GMT

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science is excited to announce a new Topical Collections series called 'Developing a Political Philosophy of Science: issues and prospects'.

The submission period will run from 1 March 2024 to 1 September 2024.

More info...

Student Representatives - Call for Applications

EPSA — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:22:10 GMT

A final message from your Student Representatives, Bobby and Stéphanie: With our time as your EPSA representatives having drawn to a close, we are looking for two new representatives who will continue to advocate for the interests of EPSA’s junior scholar community.

During the last two years we were able to successfully carry on, in collaboration with the Steering Committee, the EPSA Fellowship Programme (facilitating research visits for Eastern-European scholars at academic institutes across Europe) and the Mentoring Scheme (enabling junior scholars to receive support in a variety of academic-related matters). Moreover, we launched several new initiatives of our own, including:

the organization of online social gatherings in the leadup to the EPSA2023 conference,
the revitalization of the “Philosophy of Science in Europe” newsletter,
a PhD students' round table during EPSA2023,
a dedicated section on the EPSA website for PhD student portraits,
an informal meeting in a bar during EPSA2023 that attracted around 50 participants.

These events not only facilitated meaningful exchanges between junior scholars, but also provided valuable opportunities for collaboration within the philosophical community.

Lastly, the Steering Committee has agreed to the organization of an academic event centred on highlighting the plurality of intellectual traditions in philosophy of science in Europe, on which Bobby will continue to work with the Steering Committee in the months to come (further details TBA in the near future).

We warmly invite all those who held student status during the EPSA23 conference and who are interested in providing help and support to the EPSA junior scholar community to apply for the EPSA Student Representative positions. As Student Reps you will be able to propose new initiatives, help carry on existing projects, represent the interests of PhD students and junior scholars (broadly construed), and convey any questions, comments, and other forms of feedback from junior scholars to the Steering Committee. Please note that it is *not* required for applicants to hold student status for the entire two-year duration of the Student Representative position.

You can submit your application until Thursday 8 February 2024.

The next two EPSA Student Representatives will be elected in online voting which will be held after the list of applicants is closed.

Awardees of our 5th Graduate Student Essay Prize

EPSA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:40:00 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that the 5th Graduate Student Essay Prize was awarded in its new format during our biennial conference in Belgrade.

This year, there are two ex aequo winning articles:

Cinti, Enrico, Corti, Alberto & Sanchioni, Marco. "On entanglement as a relation". Euro Jnl Phil Sci 12, 10 (2022). (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13194-021-00439-5)
Fagerberg, Harriet. "Reactive natural kinds and varieties of dependence". Euro Jnl Phil Sci 12, 72 (2022). (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13194-022-00500-x)

Our warmest congratulations to the authors!

2023 Steering Committee Elections Results

EPSA — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

We are happy to announce that the following members have been elected to the Steering Committee:

Vincenzo Crupi (Vice-President)
Sara Green (Officer)
Vlasta Sikimić (Officer)

Congratulations to them and thanks to everyone who ran for election. Standing down from the Steering Committee this year are:

Sabina Leonelli (Vice-President)
Ellen Clarke (Officer)
Maria Jiménez-Buedo (Officer)

We thank them for their excellent service!

"Philosophy of Science in Europe" interview series - Serbia

EPSA — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:47:14 GMT

On the occasion of EPSA23, we are resuming our "Philosophy of Science in Europe" interview series! In this new issue, Vlasta Sikimić talks to us about the current state of the field in Serbia.

Many thanks to María Jiménez Buedo and Bobby Vos for this initiative!

2023 Steering Committee Elections: Vote now!

EPSA — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The 2023 Steering Committee Elections are now open. All paid-up EPSA members in good standing are eligible to vote in the elections. (Login required) Read more…

EPSA25 Venue - Call for Bids

EPSA — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA25, its 10th Biennial Conference, to be held in the autumn of 2025. The biennial conference is the main scientific event of the EPSA, typically attracting 200-300 philosophers of science from across the world. It usually comprises 200 contributed and symposia talks, organized in as many as eight different sections, and taking place in five or six parallel sessions. A selection of papers from the conference will be published as a special edition of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science.

The conference is typically hosted by a philosophy of science unit, and its venue must be a recognized European academic or research institution. The event takes place in the autumn over a period of 3-4 days in alternating years to the conference of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA). Past conferences have taken place in Madrid (2007), Amsterdam (2009), Athens (2011), Helsinki (2013), Düsseldorf (2015), Exeter (2017), Geneva (2019) and Turin (2021). EPSA23 will take place in Belgrade, Serbia.

Proposals (one PDF document) should be submitted to the President of the Association (Prof. Stéphanie Ruphy | email: epsa@philsci.eu) by November 15, 2023 and must include the following:

The name of the organizing unit or research institution.
The name of the academic or research institute hosting the event.
The proposed dates in the autumn of 2025 (expected to be a long weekend between end of August and end of November 2025).
The names of the members of the LOC, including Chair(s) and/or Deputy (please note that the members of the LOC have to be EPSA members).
The CV of the Chair(s) of the LOC.
An estimated budget proposal, including rough estimates for the following expenses: a) building and facilities, b) catering, c) conference registration packs (200 delegates minimum), d) personnel, e) expected financial contribution by the host institution and/or a funding agency.

For more information about our past conferences, click here or contact us at epsa@philsci.eu.

Call for Applications: EPSA Fellowships 2023/24

EPSA — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:53:21 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) announces 16 EPSA Fellowships to visit a leading research institution in Western Europe.

The deadline for applications is 17 April 2023.

Full details can be found here.

Ukraine: a statement of the Steering Committee of EPSA

EPSA — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:45:51 GMT

(updated on 17 Mar 2022 11:15)

The Steering Committee of EPSA stands, together with other academic societies and scholarly organisations, and the academic world at large, in support of the suffering people of Ukraine and their families and friends all over Europe and elsewhere. We also express our support to Russian colleagues who oppose the war, often at great personal risk.

Scientific research is only possible through collaborations with our colleagues from across the globe, thereby building on a mutual commitment to and belief in universal human rights, dignity and equality. EPSA will always strive for a plural and diversified research community, which is committed to those values. We reiterate the critical role of science diplomacy in fostering the global endeavours of science and scholarship, and supporting individuals pursuing research, often already under restricted conditions. We must not let war divide us. We therefore call on all universities, institutes, and academic institutions around the world to open their doors to students, researchers, and academics from Ukraine, and advocate for continued cooperation with Russian and Belarusian individual scholars sharing those values.

We will do our best to alleviate the negative implications of this war for the professional life of our members, and we are committed to assisting international students and scholars leaving zones of conflict in Ukraine. All refugees of war, independent of their passport and race, should receive protection, support and offers of humanitarian assistance. EPSA is currently working towards extending its Fellowship program to include researchers at any level of seniority who have been affected by the war. Opportunities for financial and institutional support will be announced on our website as soon as we confirm participation from potential hosting institutions. For suggestions or inquiries, please write to epsa@philsci.eu.

For an updated list of relevant resources and events, please go to the excellent site maintained by the Eastern European Network for Philosophy of Science: https://eenps.weebly.com/ukraine.html

The EPSA supports the statement by our colleagues in the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) and notes their effort to also assist scholars displaced by the war.

The statement is available in PDF format here.

Student representatives : election results (2021)

EPSA — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:07:12 GMT

We are very happy to announce the results of the recent EPSA student representatives’ elections. For the next two years (2021-23 term), your interests in EPSA Steering Committee will be represented by our colleagues Bobby Vos (University of Cambridge) and Stéphanie Debray (Université de Lorraine).

Congratulations!

Steering Committee Changeover

EPSA — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:15:15 GMT

Following the elections that took place in June-July, the new Steering Committee has now officially taken over since early September. Here is the new composition:

Stephanie Ruphy (President)
Sabina Leonelli (Vice President)
Lilia Gurova (Treasurer)
Catherine Herfeld
Edouard Machery
Caterina Marchionni
Federica Russo
Marcel Weber
Ellen Clarke
María Jiménez-Buedo

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the former members of the Steering Committee for their excellent service.

Steering Committee Election Results

James Wilson — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:26:46 GMT

We are happy to announce the following members have been elected to the Steering Committee:

Stephanie Ruphy (President)
Lilia Gurova (Treasurer)
Catherine Herfeld
Edouard Machery
Caterina Marchionni
Federica Russo
Marcel Weber

Congratulations to them and thanks to everyone who ran for election. The changeover will officially take place in September at EPSA21. Standing down from the Steering Committee this year are:

Samir Okasha (President)
Maria Kronfeldner
Anna Alexandrova
Elena Castellani
Jan Sprenger
Mathias Frisch (now co-editor of the EJPS)
Dunja Šešelja (now co-editor of the EJPS)

We thank them for their excellent service.

Women's Caucus: Junior Co-Chair Election

James Wilson — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:03:16 GMT

This year, Lena Kästner's term as the Junior Co-Chair of the EPSA Women's Caucus will come to an end. Azita Chellappoo has agreed to take over as Junior Co-Chair. To make this official, we first need to conduct an affirmative vote. Please read Azita's candidate statement and cast your vote online in our online poll.

Note: To vote, you will need to be (a) a paid-up member in good standing and (b) subscribed to the Women's Caucus mailing list.

Steering Committee Elections: Vote now!

James Wilson — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:42:32 GMT

The Steering Committee Elections are now open. All paid-up EPSA members in good standing are eligible to vote in the elections. (Login required) Read more…

Extended deadline: Teaching philosophy of science

James Wilson — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:21:51 GMT

Extended Deadline: Teaching philosophy of science to students from other disciplines, 15 Jan 2021. Read more…

Women's Caucus Mentoring Scheme

James Wilson — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:26:12 GMT

The Women's Caucus is delighted to announce the launch of our new mentoring scheme! Read more…

CfP: Reactivity in the Human Sciences

James Wilson — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:18:14 GMT

We are accepting papers for our topical collection on "Reactivity in the Human Sciences". Read more…

CfP: Teaching philosophy of science

James Wilson — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:08:15 GMT

We are accepting papers for our topical collection on "Teaching philosophy of science to students from other disciplines". Read more…

Topical Collections

James Wilson — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:22:20 GMT

You can now find the new topical collections series on Springer's website.

Philosophy of Science in Russia

James Wilson — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:20:32 GMT

Daria Drozdova talks to us about the Soviet heritage in philosophy of science, compulsory philosophy courses for postgraduates, and the current state of the field in the Russian Federation. Read more…

Science meets Philosophy: w/Paola Verrucchi

James Wilson — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Elena Castellani talks to Paola Verrucchi and quantum mechanics and the role of philosophy in science. Read more…

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

James Wilson — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:54:51 GMT

EPSA's Commitment to Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusion. Read more…

Science meets Philosophy: w/Toby Kiers

James Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:08:41 GMT

Ellen Clarke interviews evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers about her work and the connection between philosophy and biology. Read more…

Extended Deadlines: Topical Collections

James Wilson — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:15:59 GMT

Please be aware that, due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, a number of our Guest Editors have elected to extend the deadlines of their Topical Collections. For instance, the deadline for EPSA19: Selected Papers is now 29 June 2020. Read more…

Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief

James Wilson — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:02:14 GMT

The Steering Committee seeks applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief (or Editors-in-Chief) of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (the EJPS). The editorship will be assumed on 1 July 2021 and is normally held for a renewable term of four years. Read more…

Associate Editor: Sam Fletcher

James Wilson — Mon, 11 May 2020 13:10:51 GMT

The EJPS are pleased to welcome Sam Fletcher as a new associate editor.

Extended Deadline: EPSA19 Selected Papers

James Wilson — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMT

Owing to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the Editors have chosen to extend the submissions window for the EPSA19 Selected Papers.

The new deadline is 15 June 2020.

EPSA19 Selected Papers – Now Open

James Wilson — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Submission for the "EPSA19 Selected Papers" topical collection is now open. Due to the coronavirus situation, the guest editors have extended the submission window until 15 June 2020. Read more…

EJPS – Possible delays

James Wilson — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:04:37 GMT

The Editors-in-Chief have made the following announcement about the ongoing coronavirus situation:

EJPS will do its best in this period of crisis. It is helpful that much of the work of the journal takes place online, but we ask for your patience as editors and reviewers and others are naturally hit by increased caring duties. We wish you all well.

Stay tuned for more updates.

Women's Caucus mailing list

James Wilson — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 17:02:59 GMT

The Women's Caucus now has its own mailing list. Read more…

FREE ACCESS: Selected Papers from EPSA17

James Wilson — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:16:12 GMT

The Selected Papers from the 6th biennial conference of the EPSA are available to read and download online for free until 15 September 2019.

https://tinyurl.com/yxax3wvp

Extended Deadline: Scientific Perspectivism

James Wilson — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:00:33 GMT

The submissions deadline for Michela Massimi's topical collection on Scientific Perspectivism has been extended till 21 October 2019. The goal and rationale for this topical collection is to explore a variety of metaphysical and epistemological issues arising from perspectivism in science. Read more…

EPSA19: Two weeks to go!

James Wilson — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:28:15 GMT

The biennial conference of the European Philosophy of Science Association is right around the corner. Plan your trip today!

Registration is available online up to and including the start of the conference (no on-site cash registration). EPSA members receive a discount on conference registration :-)

http://philsci.eu/EPSA19

EPSA Fellowships – Results Announced

James Wilson — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:27:49 GMT

We are excited to announce the results of the 2019/20 EPSA Fellowship competition. This is our largest cohort to date. Read more…

Graduate Essay Prize Announced

James Wilson — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:51:50 GMT

This year, at the biennial conference in September, the EPSA will award a prize for the best paper presented by a graduate student. Read more…

Steering Committee Election Results

James Wilson — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:35:08 GMT

It is our pleasure to announce the results of our recent election, in which five EPSA Steering Committee positions came to term. Congratulations and welcome to our new Steering Committee members:

Sabina Leonelli (Vice-President)
Mathias Frisch (Treasurer)
Dunja Šešelja
Ellen Clarke
María Jiménez-Buedo

The new Steering Committee members take office in September, after the conference.

EJPS: Update on Topical Collections

James Wilson — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:25:36 GMT

Thank you for sending so many good proposals for Topical Collections to the European Journal for Philosophy of Science.

For those who may be currently preparing a proposal, we notify you that we will only accept proposals for consideration submitted by 31 July 2019. We will select among proposals received by that date.

We will reopen submissions for proposals later in the year, watch out for announcements.

Early Bird Discount – Ending Soon!

James Wilson — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:23:52 GMT

Just a reminder that your last chance to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for EPSA19 is 30 June 2019! Visit the conference website here.

Steering Committee Elections – Open

James Wilson — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 23:20:55 GMT

Voting in the election for the European Philosophy of Science Association's Steering Committee membership is now open. The voting period will last for two weeks, from today until midnight (GMT) on 30 June 2019. All fully paid-up EPSA members are eligible to vote. Log In to vote online.

Newsletter (Spring 2019)

James Wilson — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:07:12 GMT

The EPSA Newsletter (Spring 2019) is now available to read online.

Call for Applications – EPSA Fellowships

James Wilson — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:45:33 GMT

A new round of EPSA Fellowships has just been announced for the academic year 2019/20. Read more…

EPSA19 – Registration now open

James Wilson — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:57:08 GMT

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 7th biennial conference of the EPSA. For more information, visit the conference website.

EPSA Fellowships – Call for Institutional Partners

James Wilson — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:54:07 GMT

The EPSA seeks institutional partners to take part in its Fellowship Scheme. http://www.philsci.eu/fellowships.

Call for Papers - CLOSED

James Wilson — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:37:42 GMT

The Call for Papers for EPSA19 has now closed. The decisions on the acceptance of submissions will be announced on 15 April 2019.

Topical Collection – Scientific Perspectivism

James Wilson — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:01:03 GMT

Read the new call for a topical collection dedicated to Scientific Perspectivism.

Topical Collection – Selected Papers from EPSA17

James Wilson — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:56:49 GMT

The first EPSA17 papers are now online as a Topical Collection at the EJPS. Read more about the editorial process here.

Call for Papers – EPSA19

James Wilson — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:33:14 GMT

The call for papers for EPSA19 is now open. The deadline for all submissions is 14 January 2019.

For more information, visit the Call for Papers page.

Call for Nominations – Steering Committee

James Wilson — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:28:20 GMT

Elections of the members of the Steering Committee (i.e., its Officers) are organized every two years. To prepare for the next round of elections, we are seeking nominations for the various offices. EPSA members are invited to propose candidates for the roles of

1. Vice-President

2. Treasurer*

3. Steering Committee Officer (3 open positions)

For more information, visit the Steering Committee page.

Call for Venues – EPSA21

James Wilson — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:35:49 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA21, its eighth conference, to be held in the autumn of 2021. Read the Call for Venues here.

Women's Caucus

James Wilson — Thu, 17 May 2018 16:32:46 GMT

We've made some changes to the Women's Caucus page.

There is a new page for our popular Women In Philosophy of Science interview science, pages for literature and societies on women and other under-represented groups in philosophy, and we have added the Caucus's by-laws and minutes.

Royal Society of Edinburgh

James Wilson — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:15:58 GMT

Delighted to announce Michela Massimi has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Contragulations, Michela!

Read the original press release here.

BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme

James Wilson — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:47:58 GMT

We are pleased to announce our subscription to the British Philosophical Association / Society for Women in Philosophy Good Practice Scheme.

Minutes: Women's Caucus 2017

James Wilson — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:30:53 GMT

The minutes from the Women's Caucus Meeting at the University of Exeter are now available to read online.

New look website

James Wilson — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:52:14 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association is pleased to announce the relaunch of its website. With changes to navigation and functionality, along with a more modern look and feel, the new website should allow for a much improved user experience.

Changes are ongoing. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve the website, please get in touch.

You can also follow us on Twitter: @EPSA_the

EPSA17: Publication of Conference Papers

James Wilson — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:03:55 GMT

Following on from the success of EPSA17, we invite speakers to submit an article based on their presentation (contributed paper, symposium, or poster) to the European Journal of Philosophy of Science.

All submitted papers will follow the standard editorial process of the journal; guest editors Adam Toon, David Teira, and Thomas Reydon will manage the refereeing process and editors-in-chief Phyllis Illari and Federica Russo issue final decisions on each paper.

The accepted submissions will appear as regular articles in the EJPS. EPSA17 papers will receive additional promotion via a dedicated site at Springer.com, including free access for a limited time.

Papers should be a maximum of 8000 words and submitted according to the guidelines of the EJPS. Authors should tick the option “EPSA17” when submitting their papers. Please note that, in order to be eligible, you must have presented your paper at the conference. Guest editors will check title and abstract against the EPSA17 conference final programme.

The submission deadline is March 31st, 2018

For further information, please contact the guest editors at epsa17pc@gmail.com.

All the best,

Adam, David & Thomas

New President and Steering Committee

James Wilson — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:24:44 GMT

We are pleased to announce the new President of the European Philosophy of Science Association is Prof Samir Okasha (University of Bristol, UK). He will serve from 2017 to 2021.

There are also four new Steering Committee members: Maria Kronfeldner (Central European University, Hungary), Elena Castellani (University of Florence, Italy), Anna Alexandrova (University of Cambridge, UK); Jan Sprenger (University of Tilburg, The Netherlands). They will serve from 2017 to 2019.

Michela Massimi wins 2017 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:18:51 GMT

Prof. Michela Massimi (Edinburgh, UK), Vice President of EPSA, won the prestigious 2017 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal of the Royal Society for her interdisciplinary interests in and communication of modern philosophy and science. Congratulations!

EPSA Fellowships

Michael Braeustetter — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:32:36 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) announces 12 EPSA Fellowships for junior philosophers working in Central and Eastern Europe to visit a leading research institution in Western Europe. The fellowship covers travel, accommodation and living expenses for approximately one month (details below) in the academic year 2017/18. During their visit, successful candidates will be members of the host institution and take part in its research activities. In alphabetic order, the participating institutions are:

The fellowships are made possible due to the generous support of the participating institutions, which cover the full costs of the visits.

Eligible are philosophers of science who have been awarded their PhD no more than ten years prior to the application deadline. Applicants who were on maternity or sick leave, or have only worked part-time in philosophy after receiving their PhD, can apply for an extension of the ten-year period. Applicants who wish to apply for such an extension should explain their circumstances in their application and the EPSA committee will consider their case. Applicants must work in one of the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

To apply send the following to epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 21 August 2017:

CV
A list indicating which of the above-mentioned centres you would like visit and why (you can list a maximum of three institutions and should indicate a preference ranking).
A letter of motivation detailing your interest in the scheme (maximum of approximately 400 words)
A research proposal for the time of the visit (approximately 2000 words).

Application must be made in English. The above should be merged into one PDF file in the order listed. Results will be announced in September 2017.

The fine print:

Scholars who held an EPSA Fellowships for junior philosophers working in Central and Eastern Europe in previous years are not eligible.
Applicants need not be members of EPSA at the time of applying. However, successful candidates are expected to become EPSA members before taking up their fellowships (they will be offered the opportunity to do so at a reduced rate).
Successful candidates will be put in touch with their future host institution and the details of the visit (exact dates, financial and accommodation arrangements, visa sponsorship, etc.) should be agreed directly been the candidates and their hosts (without involvement of EPSA). Local circumstances vary and no general commitments about levels of funding can be made.
Those applying for the Unit for Applied Philosophy of Science and Epistemology at the University of Vienna should work in areas related to work done in the project.
Those who apply for the LOGOS Group in Barcelona should work on explanation in the natural and/or the formal sciences.

New Co-Editors-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (EJPS)

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 14:00:03 GMT

Dear Members of the European Philosophy of Science Association,

It is a great pleasure to announce that Phyllis Illari and Federica Russo have been appointed as the new Co-Editors-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (EJPS). Their 3-years term starts in July 2017.

Phyllis Illari received her PhD from King’s College London and is currently Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Science in the Science and Technology Studies Department at University College London. Before UCL, she completed two postdoctoral projects at the University of Kent and at the University of Hertfordshire. Her current work is on mechanisms, causality, and information, and how they impact on evidence assessment in biomedical sciences.

Federica Russo received her PhD from the Université catholique de Louvain and is currently Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science at the University of Amsterdam. Before that she held research, teaching, and visiting positions at several institutions, including the University of Kent and the University of Pittsburgh. Her current research has two main strands: causality and evidence in the social, biomedical, policy sciences, and the relations between science and technology.

Phyllis and Federica are already very experienced in the publishing business. They have worked together on several projects, including their co-authored volume Causality: Philosophical Theory Meets Scientific Practice (OUP, 2014) and co-edited (together with Jon Williamson) Causality in the Sciences (OUP, 2011). Federica is also an Associate Editor of the journals Philosophy and Technology and Topoi and serves on the editorial board of The Reasoner. In 2016, Federica was also an Associate Editor of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science, hence she knows our journal first hand. Phyllis is currently Associate Editor of the Springer journal Philosophy & Technology and Editor-in-Chief of The Philosophy of Information: A Simple Introduction (2012, 2013).

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science was founded in 2010 and the first issue appeared in 2011. The founding editors of the journal were Mauro Dorato and Carl Hoefer, and we cannot be thankful enough to Mauro and Carl for the truly excellent job they have done over the years. It is not easy to start a journal from scratch and to position it on a competitive market with several highly regarded journals. Federica and Phyllis will take over a well-regarded and established journal. Many thanks, Mauro and Carl!

I would also like to thank the other teams who applied for the Editorship-in-Chief. We received indeed several very strong applications, and the Steering Committee is very happy that there is so much support for EPSA and interest in running the journal in the EPSA community. Finally, I would like to thank Federica and Phyllis and wish them all the best for their term as Co-Editors-in-Chief of EJPS.

With best wishes, on behalf of the EPSA Steering Committee,

Stephan Hartmann

President, European Philosophy of Science Association

Alexander von Humboldt Professor, LMU Munich

Call for Nominations

Michael Braeustetter — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:20:20 GMT

In June 2017, the members of EPSA will elect a new President and four new regular members of the Steering Committee. The current Vice President and four other members of the Steering Committee will remain in office to guarantee continuity. For the first time in the history of EPSA, these elections will be conducted electronically.

To prepare for the elections, we are seeking nominations for the various offices. All EPSA members are invited to propose candidates for President and for regular Steering Committee members. Note that the research institute of the President hosts the EPSA office and takes care of the EPSA webpage. EPSA has only very limited (if any) resources to contribute to this. Before proposing candidates, make sure that the candidates are willing to run and that they are EPSA members. As EPSA would like to involve more women philosophers of science, the nomination of female candidates is especially encouraged. Nominations should be sent to the EPSA email-address: epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de. The deadline for nominations is 1 March 2017. The Nomination Committee will then come up with a list of up to three candidates for President and up to eight candidates for regular members of the Steering Committee. Members of previous Steering Committees (but not of the present one) can run again if they wish.

EPSA is a thriving learned society with the goal of promoting philosophy of science in Europe. To keep it thriving, it is important to have active and committed officers. We therefore urge all EPSA members to nominate suitable candidates.

The members of the Nomination Committee are Jeanne Peijnenburg (chair), Helen Beebee, Phyllis Illari, Theo Kuipers, and Marcel Weber.

EPSA19: Call for Venues

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:13:01 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA19, its seventh conference, to be held in the autumn of 2019. The biennial conference is the main scientific event of EPSA, typically attracting 300-400 philosophers of science from across the world. It usually comprises 180 contributed and symposia talks, organized in as many as eight different sections, and taking place in five or six parallel sessions. A selection of the best talks is published as a volume in the new Springer series European Studies in Philosophy of Science (EJPS).

The conference is typically hosted by a philosophy of science unit, and its venue must be a recognized European academic or research institution. The event takes place in the autumn over a period of 3-4 days (which must include a Saturday) in alternating years to the conferences of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA). Past conferences have taken place at Madrid (2007), Amsterdam (2009), Athens (2011), Helsinki (2013), and Düsseldorf (2015). EPSA17 will take place in Exeter, UK.

A Local Organizing Committee (LOC, typically comprising 5-6 people) is set up at the host institution – with a remit to organize the event itself. About one year in advance the Steering Committee (SC) of EPSA puts out a call for papers and selects a Program Committee (PC) comprising distinguished philosophers of science. The LOC, SC and PC are non-overlapping sets of people, with the exception of the Chairs of the LOC and PC, who may be drawn from the SC. The Chairs of the LOC and PC are also expected to act as joint editors of the conference volume.

Proposals (one PDF document) must be submitted to the President of the Association (Prof. Stephan Hartmann, email: epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de) by August 15, 2017 and must include the following:

The name of the organizing unit or research institution.
The name of the academic or research institute hosting the event.
The proposed dates in the autumn of 2019 (expected to be a long weekend from end of August to end of November of 2019).
The names of the members of the LOC, including Chair(s) and/or Deputy. Please note that the members of the LOC have to be EPSA members.
The CV of the Chair or the Chairs of the LOC.
An estimated budget proposal, including rough estimates for the following expenses: a) building and facilities, b) catering, c) conference registration packs (x 200 delegates minimum), d) personnel, e) expected finical contribution by the host institution and/or a funding agency.

Newsletter 02-2016 released

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:51:18 GMT

We just released the second newsletter in 2016!

In this issue we ask Olav Gjelsvik & Katarzyna Paprzycka about the situation in Norway and Poland for philosophy, especially philosophy of science. Roman Frigg takes a closer look for us at the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science – LSE CPNSS. Italian physicist Fulvio Ricci and British philosopher Mary S. Morgan are the interviewees for our category “Science meets philosophy” and our category “Women in Philosophy of Science. Three-minute interview with… “.

Call for Papers: EPSA17 (Exeter, 6-8 September 2017)

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:52:10 GMT

The conference will feature contributed papers, symposia, and posters covering all subfields of the philosophy of science, and will bring together a large number of philosophers of science from Europe and overseas. We are also welcoming philosophically minded scientists and investigators from other areas outside the philosophy of science, for example as participants in symposia, and we particularly welcome submissions from women, ethnic minorities, and any other underrepresented group in the profession.

Call for Papers:

We invite submissions for Contributed Papers, Symposia and Poster Sessions through EasyChair, our online submission system, by 5 January 2017.

For more information please visit EPSA17's website.

EPSA and the University of Exeter offer 15 travel grants (of up to 250 GBP each) for graduate students presenting a paper at the conference EPSA17 in Exeter. Grants are merit-based and will be awarded according to the ranking of papers by the program committee. Information about how to apply for travel grants will be included in the notification of acceptance.

EPSA will award a Graduate Student Essay Prize for the best paper presented by a graduate student at EPSA17 in Exeter. The winner will be officially announced during EPSA17. He/she will receive 500 EUR. In addition, the winning paper will be taken into consideration for publication in EJPS, where it will be subjected to a standard review procedure that may result in requests for revisions to the original submission. Information about how to submit a paper for the essay prize will be included in the notification of acceptance.

Dates and Deadlines:

Deadline for all submissions: 5 January 2017
Notification of acceptance (all submissions): 1 April 2017
Early registration deadline: 15 June 2017
Online registration deadline: 1 September 2017
Conference: 6-9 September 2017

Newsletter 01-2016 released

Michael Braeustetter — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:42:41 GMT

We just released the first newsletter in 2016!

In this issue we ask Lilia Gurova & Stavros Ioannidis about the situation in Bulgaria and Greece for philosophy, especially philosophy of science. Alexander Christian, Christian J. Feldbacher, and Alexander Gebharter take a closer look for us at the Duesseldorf Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (DCLPS). British cosmologist and astronomer John Peacock and American philosopher Alison Wylie are the interviewees for our category “Science meets philosophy” and our new category “Women in Philosophy of Science. Three-minute interview with… “.

CfA: Editor-in-chief, European Journal for Philosophy of Science

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:30:17 GMT

The Steering Committee of the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) seeks applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science (EJPS). The editorship will be assumed on 1 July 2017 and is normally held for a renewable term of four years.

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science was founded in 2009 and the first issue was published in 2011. The journal currently publishes three issues per year. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for selecting manuscripts for publication, supervising the editorial office, and coordinating the production of the journal with the publisher Springer. The Editor-in-Chief must hold a permanent academic appointment at a European University and have a distinguished research record in philosophy of science.

Applications for the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science should summarize the applicant’s qualifications for the editorship, present the proposed editorial team (currently the journal has two Editors-in-Chief and five Associate Editors, but other arrangements are also possible), and describe the likely institutional support, such as teaching relief, office space, and administrative assistance. Applications from outside of Europe are welcome, but at least half of the editorial team (i.e. Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors) should have a position in Europe. If two Editors-in-Chief are proposed, at least one of them should have a permanent appointment at a European University. The application should also include the CVs of all members of the proposed editorial team. Please submit applications by e-mail attachment to the secretary of EPSA, Ms Maria Csauscher, at epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de. The deadline for applications is 1 September 2016. Questions concerning the application should be directed to the President of EPSA, Prof. Stephan Hartmann, at S.Hartmann@lmu.de.

CfP: Inaugural Conference of the EENPS (Sofia, 24-26 June 2016)

Michael Braeustetter — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:47:09 GMT

Hosted by New Bulgarian University

The newly founded East European Network for Philosophy of Science (EENPS) invites submission of contributed papers and proposals for symposia in the following sections:

General philosophy of science
Philosophy of natural sciences
Philosophy of cognitive and behavioral sciences
Philosophy of social sciences
Historical and social studies in philosophy of science

Submission of contributed papers

An abstract of up to 1000 words, prepared for blind review, should be sent as an attached doc or pdf file to eenps.submission@gmail.com no later than the 1st of March, 2016. The e-mail message should contain in the subject line and the author’s names, affiliation and an e-mail address for contact in the main body. The attached abstract should contain the title of the relevant section, the title of the contributed paper and a short resume of the paper.

Submission of proposals for symposia

The proposals for symposia should be sent as an attached doc or pdf file to eenps.submission@gmail.com no later than the 1st of March, 2016. The e-mail message should contain in the subject line. The attached proposal for a symposium should contain the title of the relevant section, the title of the proposed symposium, the names and the contact details (affiliation, e-mail addresses) of the organizers and the participants, a general description of the topic and its significance for the philosophy of science (up to 1000 words), and short descriptions (up to 300 words) of each contributed talk. Short CVs (up to 1 page) of the organizers and the participants should be attached to the same e-mail.

Keynote speakers

Roman Frigg (LSE)
Stathis Psillos (University of Athens)
Stephan Hartmann (MCMP/LMU Munich)

Program Committee

Co-chairs: Daniel Kostic (University of Belgrade, Serbia) and Richard David-Rus (Romanian Academy, Romania)
Lukáš Bielik (Comenius University, Slovak Republic)
James Robert Brown (University of Toronto, Canada)
Carl Craver (Washington University in St. Louis, USA)
Andreea Esanu (Institute of Advanced Studies New Europe College, Romania)
Monika Foltyn-Zarychta (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)
Philippe Huneman (IHPST (CNRS / Université Paris I Sorbonne))
Cirpian Jeler (University of Iasi, Romania)
Vassilios Karakostas (University of Athens, Greece)
Edouard Machery (University of Pittsburgh, USA)
Marcin Milkowski (Polish Academy of Science, Poland)
Samuel Schindler (Aarhus University, Denmark)
Gábor Hofer-Szabó (Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary)
Borut Trpin (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Elena Trufanova (Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia)

Local Organizing Committee

Lilia Gurova (Chair)
Veselina Kadreva
Anton Donchev
Rosen Lutskanov
Dimitar Ivanov

Important dates and deadlines

1 March, 2016: Deadline for the submission of abstracts and proposals of symposia

15 April, 2016: Notification of acceptance

15 June 2016: Deadline for the registration for the conference (There will be no registration fees but registration is required due to the limited number of places in the conference rooms.)

24-26 June, 2016: Conference

Information about the venue, accommodation, registration, and other practical matters will be available soon at: https://sites.google.com/site/eastnetworkphilsci/eenps-2016

ESAP17 in Exeter (6-9. September 2017)

Michael Braeustetter — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:42:20 GMT

Are you still thinking about EPSA15 and making plans for 2017 already? Then save the date for EPSA17 in Exeter from 6.-9. September 2017!

Graduate Student Essay Prize has been awarded

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:20:12 GMT

The paper "Empirical problems for explanationism" by Rune Nyrup has been awarded the first Graduate Student Essay Prize of the European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA). This prize is aimed at graduate students who had their papers accepted for presentation at the EPSA 2015 conference in Düsseldorf. It is expected to encourage early career scholars to pursue their research, and to highlight the quality and variety of philosophical work on science carried out within European academia. The submissions were blindly examined by the Graduate Student Essay Prize Committee appointed by the EPSA Steering Committee, which included Lilia Gurova, Sabina Leonelli, Bert Leuridan [chair] and David Teira. All the submissions were of high quality and represented different strands of philosophy of science. The decision was therefore difficult to reach, however the paper "Empirical problems for explanationism" was agreed by all committee members to deserve the award given the importance of its subject for philosophy of science, the originality of its claims, its clearly presented argument and its thorough grasp of the relevant literature. Rune Nyrups's paper challenges the existing empirical arguments for the view that good explanations of phenomena provide epistemic support for the underlying hypotheses. The winner will receive 500 EUR and the paper will be taken into consideration for publication in the EJPS.

Congratulations Rune!

EPSA Fellowships have been awarded

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:53:38 GMT

Lukas Bielik (Slovakia). Host institution: Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Anna Brozek (Poland). Host institution: Institute Vienna Circle (IVC), University of Vienna, Austria
Richard David-Rus (Romania). Host institution: Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP), University of Munich, Germany
Monika Foltyn-Zarychta (Poland). Host institution: Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE), University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Zalan Gyneis (Hungary). Host institution: Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS), London School of Economics, UK
Daniel Kostic (Serbia). Host institution: Institut d'histoire et de philosophie des sciences et des techniques (IHPST), University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France
Przemyslaw Nowakowski (Poland). Host institution: TINT Centre of Excellence in the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland
Akos Sivado (Hungary). Host institution: Düsseldorf Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (DCLPS), University of Düsseldorf, Germany
Gabriel Tarziu (Romania). Host institution: Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science, University of Ghent, Belgium
Iulian Toader (Bucharest). Host institution: Descartes Centre, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
Borut Trpin (Slovenia). Host institution: LOGOS, University of Barecelona, Spain
Elena Trufanova (Russia). Host institution: Institute of Philosophy, University of Hannover, Germany
Özlem Yilmaz (Turkey). Host institution: Egeneis, University of Exeter, UK
Josko Zanic (Croatia). Host institution: Department of Philosophy, University of Bergen, Norway

Congratulations to all awardees and many thanks to all participants! And of course a big “thank you” to all research centers that make these fellowships possible!

Newsletter 02-2015 released

Michael Braeustetter — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:57:32 GMT

We just released the second newsletter in 2015!

In this issue we ask António Zilhão & Julie Zahle about the situation in Portugal and Denmark for philosophy, especially philosophy of science, Erik Weber takes a closer look for us at the Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science (CLPS) and american neurobiologist Steven Hyman is the second scientist contributing to our category “Science meets Philosophy”.

European Journal for Philosophy of Science receives first Impact Factor

Michael Braeustetter — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:58:43 GMT

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science received its first Impact Factor of 1.195 (Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports® 2015) in 2014. More information on the Impact Factor and alternative metrics to measure a journals health can be found on the publisher's website.

The journal's success would not have been possible without continuing commitment. Therefore we would like to thank the entire board of the journal, the steering committee, the reviewers and everyone who contributed to the journal.

EPSA Fellowships (Extended Deadline & Modified Conditions)

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:59:27 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) announces 14 EPSA Fellowships for junior philosophers working in Central and Eastern Europe to visit a leading research institution in Western Europe. The fellowship covers travel, accommodation and living expenses for approximately one month (details below) in the academic year 2015/16. During their visit, successful candidates will be members of the host institution and take part in its research activities. In alphabetic order, the participating institutions are:

Applicants must work in one of the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

To apply send the following to epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de by 15 July 2015:

CV
A list indicating which of the above-mentioned centres you would like visit and why (you can list a maximum of three institutions and should indicate a preference ranking).
A letter of motivation detailing your interest in the scheme (maximum of approximately 400 words)
A research proposal for the time of the visit (approximately 2000 words).

Application must be made in English. The above should be merged into one PDF file in the order listed. Results will be announced in early August 2015.

The fine print:

Applicants need not be members of EPSA at the time of applying. However, successful candidates are expected to become EPSA members before taking up their fellowships (they will be offered the opportunity to do so at a reduced rate).
Successful candidates will be put in touch with their future host institution and the details of the visit (exact dates, financial and accommodation arrangements, visa sponsorship, etc.) should be agreed directly been the candidates and their hosts (without involvement of EPSA). Local circumstances vary and no general commitments about levels of funding can be made.
Visits are approximately 1 month. For visits to Ghent the following conditions apply: the candidate must have obtained his/her PhD more than 2 years prior to the beginning of the visit. The visit to Ghent is at least one month, but the Centre offers the possibility of spending up to three months in Ghent if the applicant and the host institution consider that fruitful.

Registration for EPSA15 in Duesseldorf is now open!

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:53:20 GMT

You can now register for EPSA15 on the registration page. For more details about the conference, please visit the EPSA15 section of the website!

Newsletter 01-2015 released

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:44:39 GMT

We just released the first newsletter in 2015!

In this issue we ask Claus Beisbart & László Szabó about the situation in Switzerland and Hungary for philosophy, especially philosophy of science, Paul Egré takes a closer look for us at the Institut Jean-Nicod and dutch astronomer Edward van Heuvel is the first scientist contributing to our new category “Science meets Philosophy”.

EPSA17: Call for Venues

Michael Braeustetter — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 10:33:48 GMT

The European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA17, its sixth conference, to be held in the autumn of 2017. The biennial conference is the main scientific event of EPSA, typically attracting 300-400 philosophers of science from across the world. It usually comprises 180 contributed and symposia talks, organized in as many as eight different sections, and taking place in five or six parallel sessions. A selection of the best talks is published as a volume in the new Springer series European Studies in Philosophy of Science (EJPS).

The conference is typically hosted by a philosophy of science unit, and its venue must be a recognized European academic or research institution. The event takes place in the autumn over a period of 3-4 days (which must include a Saturday) in alternating years to the conferences of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA). Past conferences have taken place at Madrid (2007), Amsterdam (2009), Athens (2011), and Helsinki (2013). EPSA15 will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Proposals (one PDF document) must be submitted to the President of the Association (Prof. Stephan Hartmann, email: epsa@lrz.uni-muenchen.de) by August 15, 2015 and must include the following:

The name of the organizing unit or research institution.
The name of the academic or research institute hosting the event.
The proposed dates in the autumn of 2015 (expected to be a long weekend from end of August to end of November of 2017).
The names of the members of the LOC, including Chair(s) and/or Deputy. Please note that the members of the LOC have to be EPSA members.
The CV of the Chair or the Chairs of the LOC.
An estimated budget proposal, including rough estimates for the following expenses: a) building and facilities, b) catering, c) conference registration packs (x 200 delegates minimum), d) personnel, e) expected finical contribution by the host institution and/or a funding agency.

New book series: European Studies in Philosophy of Science

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:40:36 GMT

EPSA launches a new book series: the European Studies in Philosophy of Science (ESPS). For more information, click here.

Reduced membership fees for new EPSA members till December 31, 2014

Michael Braeustetter — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:35:30 GMT

If you become a new EPSA member before December 31, 2014, then your membership fee will be considerably reduced. These reduced fees also apply if you renew your EPSA membership beforce December 31, 2014. For details, click here.

EPSA15: Call for Papers

Michael Braeustetter — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:04:20 GMT

For further information, visit the EPSA15 - Call for Papers Website.