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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣 Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (2nd edition) 📆 23rd September 2026 (15:00 - 16:00 CEST), with Larisa Gogianu & Andreea Eșanu (Europe College IAS Bucharest): Mircea Flonta’s concept of scientific images 🌐 Videoconference link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3497192...

This presentation introduces the work of Romanian philosopher of science Mircea Flonta, who has developed a distinction between scientific knowledge and scientific images that is largely unknown outside Romania. Flonta's starting point is a problem familiar to philosophers of science: how to account for both the continuity and the apparent discontinuity of scientific change and scientific progress. Scientific knowledge, in Flonta’s sense, consists of results that can be reproduced and controlled by any competent researcher. These results, which are empirical, are cumulative: they are also the basis for theories. Scientific images, by contrast, are not empirical, and they are only partially dependent on such results. Counterintuitively, even if they are not empirical, they can be overturned. What we call, in Thomas Kuhn’s (1962) sense, scientific revolutions, are, according to Flonta, changes in scientific images, not in scientific knowledge itself. In this sense, Einstein’s theory of relativity did not overturn Newtonian physics (they are both still valid today); rather, with Einstein’s relativity, a new scientific image of the physical universe replaced an earlier one.

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eenphilsci.bsky.social @eenphilsci.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Here is the very impressive programme put together by the co-chairs, Elena Popa and Aviezer Tucker, as well as our book of abstracts! Here's the link to both: eenps2026.sciencesconf.org/resource/pag... We look forward to seeing some of you in Bucharest!

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

⚠️ [POSTPONEMENT] 👉 Due to speakers' personal circumstances, the EPSA Epistemic Diversity Seminar of 26 August has been postponed to September. An exact date will be shared as soon as possible.

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📣 Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (2nd edition) 📆 17th June 2026 (15:00 - 16:00 CEST), with Ties van Gemert (Tilburg University): From Idonéisme to Dialectica: Ferdinand Gonseth’s Program for European Philosophy of Science 🌐 Zoom link: ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/66457363449

Mostly forgotten today, the Swiss philosopher, Ferdinand Gonseth (1890-1975), was in the 1950s one of the most influential figures in European philosophy of science. Through the conference series Entretiens de Zurich (EdZ), the journal Dialectica, and his presidency of the International Union of Philosophy of Science (IUPS), he worked relentlessly to promote a program called idonéisme (from the Latin idoneus, meaning “efficacious”). Our paper will trace the rise and fall of Gonseth’s program. First, we trace Gonseth’s shift in the 1920s from mathematics to philosophy of science, focusing on the role played by the concept of efficacy in his work. Next, we turn to the 1930s, when Gonseth began to promote idonéisme at the International Congresses for the Unity of Science (ICUS) and his EdZ. We will analyze idonéisme through its opposition to logical empiricism, particularly via Gonseth’s correspondence with Otto Neurath and his debates with Philipp Frank. Last, we turn to the post-war period, during which Gonseth founded Dialectica and became the president of the IUPS, narrating his intellectual and institutional clash with Alfred Tarski and his eventual defeat. In conclusion, we will reflect on the place and role of Gonseth’s idonéisme in our understanding of twentieth-century European philosophy of science.

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METIS research group @metisuned.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🟢 On 18 May, EPSA @epsaphilsci.bsky.social Women’s Caucus organised the online event: “Publishing and Peer Review in Philosophy of Science: Practices, Norms, and Inclusion.” It was co-chaired by María @mjbuedo.bsky.social (UNED) & Sophie @phieveigl.bsky.social (University of Vienna)

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Reminder 👇 (Zoom link: ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/61211834900)

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The EPSA Women’s Caucus is pleased to invite you to its upcoming off-year online event! 📘Publishing and Peer Review in Philosophy of Science: Practices, Norms, and Inclusion 🗓️ May 18th | 15:00-17:00 CET ✍️ Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1eSw...

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📣 *Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (2nd edition)* 20th May 2026, with Valeriya Chasova (Utrecht University): Deborinians and mechanists per se and as precursors to Western philosophers of science More info: philsci.eu/Epistemic-Di... #philsci #diversity #HOPOS #HPS

First session - 20th May 2026
This session of the seminar will feature:

15:00 - 16:00 (CET)

Valeriya Chasova (Utrecht University), Deborinians and mechanists per se and as precursors to Western philosophers of science

PRESENTATION ABSTRACT

From mid-20th century on up to the recent times Western philosophers of science have been concentrating in particular on two questions: the choice between ordinary or scientific sources for metaphysics, and the emergence or reduction among branches of science (and their objects). It turns out that on either question they were preceded by the two groups of Soviet philosophers of science, dialectics or deborinians and mechanists. Their discussions date back already to the early 20th century, when the Western research was dominated by the anti-metaphysical Vienna Circle. Moreover, the Soviet debate also has its own originality which might be inspiring for philosophers of today. In the talk will be presented the context in which these now less-known groups of philosophers were existing, their own debate, and its comparison with modern ones.

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📣 *EPSA25: selected papers from the biennial conference in Groningen* Submission deadline: 15 June 2026 link.springer.com/collections/... #philsci #HPS

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EPSA25: selected papers from the biennial conference in Groningen

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Eugene Y. S. Chua @eugenechua.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Registration for the 1st conference of the Asian Philosophy of Science Association is now open! Keynotes feature Craig Callender, @cdutilhnovaes.bsky.social, @kevinzollman.com & 1st winner of APSA early career scholar essay prize (tbd). Excited to host everyone in SG! www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/news-eve...

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📣 CFP for a topical collection containing selected papers from the *EPSA25* conference: philsci.eu/page-1075762 #philsci

Dear EPSA25 participants,

We are delighted to announce that the European Journal for the Philosophy of Science will be publishing a Topical Collection containing selected papers from the EPSA25 conference. Please consider submitting your paper. Submission is open to anybody who was accepted for presentation or poster presentation and attended the conference.

The special issue will be edited by Julie Jebeile, Vincent Ardourel and Hannah Hilligardt.

The submission deadline is 15 June 2026.

To submit please go to the EJPS submission page (https://www.editorialmanager.com/epsa/) and select “EPSA25” from the drop-down list.

If you have any questions please send them to: julie.jebeile@unibe.ch

We very much look forward to receiving your contributions.

All the best,

The European Philosophy of Science Association

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

📣CFA -- We are inviting submissions for the next round of the *EPSA Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science* seminars More info: philsci.eu/Epistemic-Di... #philsci #epistemicdiversity

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - Epistemic Diversity in European Philosophy of Science (Online Seminar Series) - 2nd Edition

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Submissions open for PSA Biennial Meeting Contributed Papers, deadline March 15, & Posters, due by June 1, 2026. PSA 2026 is in San Diego November 19 - 22, 2026 #HPS psa26.oa-event.com www.philsci.org/psa_2026.php

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The PSA's 30th biennial meeting is scheduled to take place in San Diego, CA from Nov 19-22, 2026.

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📣 Letter with the latest updates on EPSA2027 *and* EPSA2029, changes in the steering committee, the proceedings for EPSA25, and more... #philsci

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Meet the new editors-in-chief of *EJPS*: Catherine Herfeld & Samuel C. Fletcher Here you can find more information about the associate editors and the editorial board of our journal: link.springer.com/journal/1319... #philsci

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European Journal for Philosophy of Science

The European Journal of Philosophy of Science publishes groundbreaking works that can deepen understanding of the concepts and methods of the sciences, as ...

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🎺 EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids *Deadline: December 10* The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. For details, see philsci.eu/news/13550199

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids

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Eugene Y. S. Chua @eugenechua.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Very happy to announce that the CFP is now open for APSA26: The Inaugural Biennial Conference of the Asian Philosophy of Science Association! It will be held at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The keynote will be Craig Callender. Submission deadline: 31 Dec 2025. URL: tinyurl.com/APSA26

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Asian Philosophy of Science Association (APSA) Conference 2026

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Simon Lohse @simonlohse.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

*EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids* philsci.eu/news/13550199 @epsaphilsci.bsky.social #philsci

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - News

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🗳️ We are happy to announce that the following members have been elected to the Steering Committee: - Catarina Dutilh Noaves (President) - Julie Zahle - Saana Jukola - Magdalena Malecka - Samuel Schindler - Simon Lohse - Joanna Karolina Malinowska Congratulations to them! 👏

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Vera Straetmanns @yavannakemi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

#EPSA2025 was a really great experience! Thank you to @epsaphilsci.bsky.social and all the local organizers for creating this beautiful event! Inspiring talks, friendly people, interesting posters and dinner in a church - what else could you ask for?! 😀 #PhDSky #PhilSci

View over a bridge to some nice houses and a rainbow-colored crosswalk.

Sergei Shevchenko next to his slide in front of the audience at EPSA 2025.

People sitting at white tables in a church with white walls.

View of the city center of Groningen from the roof of a building.

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Vlasta Sikimić @vlastasikimic.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Stéphanie Ruphy presenting EPSA's first code of conduct #EPSA25 @epsaphilsci.bsky.social

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Sabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Attending the beautiful #EPSA25 session in memory of the extraordinary Helen de Cruz, and still in disbelief that such a session needs to happen without her - what an irreparable loss for #phil #philsci

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Wes Bonifay @wesbonifay.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Jan-Willem Romeijn’s closing address from a typical European podium #EPSA25 #philsci

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Ann-Christin Fischer @acfischer.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Yesterday we had an amazing Social Gathering for young scholars at #EPSA25. The view and the discussions were great! Thanks to the local organizers and the @epsaphilsci.bsky.social for the financial support.

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Oscar @oscarw.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Hasok Chang delivering the opening keynote talk at #EPSA25! #philsci #philsky

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Marcin Miłkowski @mmilkowski.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Congratulations to the newly elected president of @epsaphilsci.bsky.social, @cdutilhnovaes.bsky.social!

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Ann-Christin Fischer @acfischer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🧑‍🤝‍🧑The @epsaphilsci.bsky.social online series for junior scholar came to and end yesterday and I wanna thank every speaker for spending their time and energy to provide support to junior scholars🎓 The PhilSci community is stronger together if we support each other! Thanks for showing up💐 #HPS #PhilSci

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Ann-Christin Fischer @acfischer.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Another great talk in the @epsaphilsci.bsky.social online series for junior scholar. We learned a lot about the art of giving engaging presentations by @marcelweber from Geneva. Thanks a lot! Looking forward to see all the new ideas beeing used in practice at #EPSA2025.

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🎓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! 📆 Selected Tuesdays & Thursdays, June–July, 10:00 or 16:00 CEST 📍Online 👉 philsci.eu/Thriving-as-...

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

✍️ Registration for EPSA25 is now OPEN! ✍️ 🧳 On the link below, you will also find a list of practical information to help you prepare for your arrival. 🗓️ Please note that the registration deadline is 15 May. We look forward to seeing you in August! ➡ philsci.eu/EPSA25/Regis...

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - EPSA25 - Registration

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🗓️ The deadline for the EPSA Fellowship Scheme call for applications has just been extended. It is now set for Wednesday 23 April 2025!

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Call for Papers for special issue of @epsaphilsci.bsky.social on “The Pursuitworthiness of Experiments Across the Sciences” Guest Editors: @ennofischer.bsky.social & @afabregastejeda.bsky.social Deadline: 30 April 2025 #PhilSci

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📄 Call for Papers: the deadline for our upcoming Topical Collection "Philosophical Perspectives on Climate Economics" has been extended to 31 March 2025. ➡️ philsci.eu/Phil-Climate...

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - Philosophical Perspectives on Climate Economics

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief 📘 EPSA seeks applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal for Philosophy of Science. Editorship will be assumed on 1 September 2025 and is held for a renewable term of 4 years. Deadline: 15 May 2025 📅 ➡️ philsci.eu/news/13468458

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief, European Journal for Philosophy of Science

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European Philosophy of Science Association @epsaphilsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🔵 For our first post on Bluesky, we are delighted to announce that the call for applications for our 2025/2026 Fellowship Scheme is now open: 👥 15 spots are available! ⏳Deadline: Monday 31 March 2025 Find out how to apply 👇 philsci.eu/fellowships/...

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European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - Fellowships

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