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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 3d

✨Don't forget✨ PSA Office Hours are back! Join us this Thursday, October 9 at 12 PM EST with S. Andrew Schroeder. Sign up at the link below to save your spot!

www.philsci.org/psa_...

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 8d

The PSA is excited to welcome our 2025 Associate Directors: Ramy Amin (@ramyamin.bsky.social) and Vanessa Lovato (@vanessalovato.bsky.social)! They play a vital role in supporting the PSA’s operations, including the PSA Around the World 2025 conference, communications, and member engagement.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 13d

The Association for the Advancement of Philosophy & Psychiatry (AAPP) invites entries for its student & trainee essay competition!
📝 Eligible: undergrads & grads (phil, psych, related fields), med students, and residents/fellows in psychiatry.
📅 Deadline: Dec 7
🔗 Details: aapp.press.jhu.edu/j...

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Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · 23d

The Philosophy of Science Association makes experts on various topics available for conversation with graduate students anywhere with its "Office Hour" program. Other associations should consider doing this.

The PSA’s “Office Hour” Returns - Daily Nous

The Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) is continuing its excellent expert "office hour" series this semester---a program other academic associations should consider adopting. "The PSA Office Hour aims to facilitate interactions between our graduate student membership and prominent philosophers of science, and in a more controlled, accessible, and carbon-conscious setting than is provided by our

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 27d

📅 Oct 9, 12 EST – S. Andrew Schroeder (Political Philosophy of Science)
📅 Oct 22, 12 EST – David Wallace (Philosophy of Physics)
📅 Nov 24, 12 EST – Michela Massimi & Mazviita Chirimuuta (New Approaches to Realism)
📅 Dec 4, 12 EST – Atoosa Kasirzadeh & William D’Allessandro (Philosophy of AI)

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 27d

We're excited to announce the fall 2025 PSA office hours! Come learn, ask questions, and connect with leading voices in philosophy of science! Schedule in the thread 👇

💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 28d

ICYMI: the latest newsletter is out. A warm welcome to our new Governing Board members @apotochnik.bsky.social @hkandersen.bsky.social and to our new Nominating Committee members Wendy Parker, @thebusyowl.bsky.social and Adrian Currie!

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 29d

Don't forget to register for PSA Around the World 2025! This year spotlights Eastern & Central Europe 🌍

📅 The conference will take place:
Thu, Nov 6 (3–6:15pm CET)
Fri, Nov 14 (3–6:15pm CET)
Sat, Nov 22 (3–6:30pm CET)
🔗 Register here:

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Aug 5

Time to register for PSA AW 2025 with three online dates in November. Look forward to seeing many of you there! 👇

Tom Marvan 🇪🇺 @tmarvan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Registration is now open for Philosophy of Science Around the World 2025; waivers applicable

www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · Jul 8

Look forward to the next PSA Around the World 2025!! Thanks so much @tmarvan.bsky.social and colleagues all from @eenphilsci.bsky.social 👇

Tom Marvan 🇪🇺 @tmarvan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Here’s a preview of the three thematic panels organized as part of the @philsci.bsky.social PSA Around the World 2025 conference, which puts a spotlight on Eastern and Central Europe. Stay tuned for the full conference programme.

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Tom Marvan 🇪🇺 @tmarvan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Here’s a preview of the three thematic panels organized as part of the @philsci.bsky.social PSA Around the World 2025 conference, which puts a spotlight on Eastern and Central Europe. Stay tuned for the full conference programme.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Jun 16

Closer To Truth (CTT) recently broadcast a 13-part Philosophy of Biology series on Public Broadcasting Service stations nationwide in the US. These free resources may be of interest to PSA members for teaching, research, and/or outreach purposes.

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Philosophy of Biology - Closer To Truth

Philosophy of Biology has two sides: the process of science and the content of biology. We address key questions. What is the nature of life? How does evolution work and what… video Why Philosophy of ...

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 17

Huge congrats to @plutynski.bsky.social former PSA GB member and Chair of the PSA Awards Committee (2021-24) for this richly deserved recognition!

American Philosophical Association @apaphilosophy.bsky.social · Apr 16

Congratulations to the newest @acls1919.bsky.social fellows, especially APA members Anya Plutynski and Eric Godoy! www.acls.org/recent-fello...

Recent Fellows

Formed in 1919, ACLS is a nonprofit federation of 81 scholarly organizations. As the preeminent representative of American scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, ACLS holds a…

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 16

His scholarship exemplifies the importance of integrating scientific and humanistic perspectives to foster a deeper understanding of the world and promote societal progress.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 16

As John Dewey Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, Kitcher has made seminal contributions, particularly in the philosophy of biology and the life sciences, demonstrating their profound relevance to the humanities.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 16

Professor Kitcher has been recognized as a "humanistic intellectual" whose work spans the philosophy of science, ethics, politics, and education, addressing many challenges of our time.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 16

The Philosophy of Science Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Philip Kitcher on receiving the 2025 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Humanities: www.frontiersofknowl...

17th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Humanities goes to Philip Kitcher

for his impact as a "humanist intellectual" whose trailblazing work addresses a broad spectrum of the core questions of our time.

www.frontiersofknowledgeawards-fbbva.es

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 12

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at [email protected].

For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at [email protected] to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 12

🗓️ Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
💻 Fully Online: Nov 6, 14, 22
💵 $50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.sciencesconf.orgv

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 12

🚨 Final Reminder: PSA Around the World 2025! 🌍

Submit your abstract until tomorrow (April 13, 11:59 PM PST)! Open to all PSA members, no matter where you're located or what your topic is—as long as it’s within the philosophy of science!

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 8

Peter D. Asquith is giving a talk over Zoom on "Briggs, Philosophy, PSA and an Assortment of Characters" to celebrate 75 years of Phil and 55 years of Briggs' Logic, History, and Phil of Science.

📅 April 8
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Briggs, Philosophy, PSA and an Assortment of Characters by Peter D. Asquith

This academic year is the 75th academic year of the Philosophy Department's existence and the 55th academic year since the junior sequence in Logic, History and Philosophy of Science was introduced at Briggs. This talk is about the history of…

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 6

For general questions: Tomáš Marvan, at [email protected].

For submission-specific questions, contact Ilir Isufi at [email protected] to maintain anonymity in the review process, as the office address is inaccessible to PSA 2025 reviewers.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 6

🗓️ New Deadline: April 13, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
💻 Fully Online: Nov 6, 14, 22
💵 $50 fee (waivers available)

More info: philsci.org/psa_arou...
📄 Submit here: http://psaatw25.scie...

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 6

🔔 Reminder: PSA Around the World 2025! 🌍

Submit your abstract until April 13, 11:59 PM PST! Open to all PSA members, no matter where you're located or what your topic is—as long as it’s within the philosophy of science!

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · Apr 3

Featuring:
🎤 Mikio Akagi (Trilateral Research)
🎤 Suzanne Kawamleh (Cummins, Inc.)
🎤 Nick Zautra (AbbVie)
🎤 Michael Thornton (BIOS Health Ltd)
🎤 Cheryl Lancaster (ProPharma)
🎤 Grace Field (ICF)
🎤 Mahi Hardalupas (The Royal Society)

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