Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 25/09/20261/ 🧵 The history of the philosophy of experimentation isn't really just a history of what philosophers have said about experiments. In a new #HOPOS paper, I argue that it is also a history of what philosophers thought philosophy of science itself was *for*. #philsci 24221 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandSander Verhaegh @sanderverhaegh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026In the 1930s, a group of European philosophers fled fascism and reshaped American philosophy. Why did logical positivism have such an impact on US thought? And why did it play a central role in the culture wars of the 1950s and 1960s? Released today! Logical Positivism: An American History (1/3) 518654 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The program is out! Looking forward to three days of great talks on the history of philosophy of technology! All welcome in Maastricht #philtech #histtech #sts #hopos #hopot2026 11911 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandPieter T. L. Beck @ptrbck.bsky.social · 25/08/2026We have written a statement in support of Ghent Uni's decision to suspend Nathan Cofnas. We resist attempts to frame this as a punishment for "whistleblowing" or censorship of "controversial research". We invite all academics who share our views to sign our letter. forms.gle/qwN8xzEM5C7Q...forms.gleOpen letter on the suspension of Nathan Cofnas at Ghent UniversityWe, colleagues of Nathan Cofnas - supported by many colleagues internationally - want to respond to the negative and incorrect framing of Ghent University’s decision to suspend Nathan Cofnas. With th... 421493642 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandAldo Houterman @aldohouterman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Workshop on Serres and Stengers in Rotterdam, October 29. www.eur.nl/en/esphil/ev...eur.nlHow to re-enchant the world? Workshop Michel Serres and Isabelle Stengers on inclusive knowledgesWorkshop on Serres and Stengers: exploring inclusive knowledges, re-enchantment, and science amid ecological and technological challenges. 064 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandLaura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Springer Nature retracted two studies by Max Planck. In response to a question from @samkean.bsky.social, they issued this statement: "Detailed information about specific retractions is usually confidential and can only be shared with the relevant authors.”science.orgWhy have papers by one of history’s most famous physicists been retracted?Springer Nature has removed two studies by Max Planck. A bot may be to blame 12258115 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 18/05/2026If you're still free on the 29th, then join us for the OZSW Phd-day were you can meet up with other PhD candidates and have a wonderful time! Why, you ask? Well... -It's fun -It's interesting -It's free! Attendance is free but registration is required, visit: www.ozsw.nl/activity/phd...ozsw.nlPhD Day – ozsw 021 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Reminder that our call for abstracts is still open for our conference on history of philosophy of technology! 1125 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandPhilosophy Tilburg University @tilburgphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Research from the Tilburg philosophy department: the fully open access book edited by Sander Verhaegh on American Philosophy and the Intellectual Migration. www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...degruyterbrill.comAmerican Philosophy and the Intellectual MigrationHow did immigrant scholars such as Rudolf Carnap, Max Horkheimer, and Alfred Schütz influence the development of American philosophy? Why was the U.S. community more receptive to logical empiricism th... 085 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandSociety for the History of the Philosophy of Technology (HPT) @hptsociety.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Call for Abstracts 2nd International Conference The History of the Philosophy of Technology October 26-28, 2026 Maastricht University Theme: national and regional traditions Abstracts by 25 May 2026 fasos-research.nl/history-of-p... #philtech #hopot #hopos #histtechfasos-research.nl 086 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 06/03/2026New Position: Associate or Full Professor in Cultural Studies at Maastricht University. We are looking for a senior colleague who is capable and enthusiastic to take on management roles. Please share widely. www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3589...academictransfer.comAssociate or Full Professor in Cultural StudiesWelcome to Maastricht University! At Maastricht University, we value cultural studies as an interdisciplinary field that examines how culture shapes and is shaped by power, media, identities, economie... 024 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandThe HOPOS Journal @hoposjournal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Suzanne Bachelard "educated more than a generation of French historians and philosophers of science". Ties van Gemert writes on her life and work & translates her lecture “Epistemology and the History of the Sciences”. www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/... 24520 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 29/01/2026The national centre for the history of science (CNHS-NCGW) is organizing a series of talks at the library Riches Claires in Brussels! See pic for more info or check the website: astrolabium.be #histsci 051 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandDarian Meacham @posteurope.bsky.social · 23/12/2025🚨Two TT posts in Social and Political Philosophy🚨 @maastrichtu.bsky.social | #PhilosophyJobs #Hiring #academicjobs @apaphilosophy.bsky.social @philjobs.org vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric... www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/3566...vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nlAssistant Professor in Political PhilosophyAssistant Professor in Political Philosophy 067 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Join us! We are hiring an assistant professor in political and social philosophy at Maastricht University with a focus on contemporary challenges to European democracy Feel free to contact me, if you have questions #philsky #philjobs 02821 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandBestor - Belgian Science and Technology Online Resources @bestor2008.bsky.social · 20/11/2025We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Professor Gert Storms (KU Leuven, Faculty of Psychology) as keynote speaker at the ninth Young Researchers Days in Logic, Philosophy and History of Science. 📅 December 15, 16:30–18:00 📍 Aula Emma Vorlat, KU Leuven Register here: lnkd.in/eZdkhM7C 152 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Today is the day you should finally do it, no excuses, and take up Bachelard's work and start reading 161 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandSociety for the History of the Philosophy of Technology (HPT) @hptsociety.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Georges Canguilhem, the French philosopher, was born on this day in 1904. Although he is best known for his work in the philosophy of biology and medicine, Canguilhem was also a profound thinker about technology. 2277 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Too bad it didn't stick, would have been hilarious to have a BA in entrepreneurship from the Karl Marx universiteit. 🙃 110 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 28/05/2025I can't help thinking Žižek might be a better cast for the role 010 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandChicago Journals @chicagojournals.bsky.social · 25/04/2025This article from HOPOS argues Gilles-Gaston Granger and Jean Cavaillès share three epistemological commitments concerning mathematical objectivity. Read "Ptolemaic Revolutions: Mathematical Objectivity in Jean Cavaillès and Gilles-Gaston Granger" here: ow.ly/LluN50VCOxR @hoposjournal.bsky.social 032 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandThe HOPOS Journal @hoposjournal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025In the new #HOPOS issue Fons Dewulf proposes a new "framework to describe the dynamics of academized twentieth-century philosophy in relation to its social and institutional context". #hps #philsky Link: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/... 0197 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandSociety for the History of the Philosophy of Technology (HPT) @hptsociety.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Have you ever wondered what French biological philosophy of technology is? What about the differences between a critical theory of technology and a phenomenology of technology? 1/fasos-research.nlHoPoT | Society for the History of Philosophy of Technology 161 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandSociety for the History of the Philosophy of Technology (HPT) @hptsociety.bsky.social · 08/05/2025 062 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandVlasta Sikimić @vlastasikimic.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Wybo Houkes and I are hiring a PhD student to work on an exciting project in Philosophy of Science 😊 The application deadline is May 18. Please spread the word and consider applying 👇 #AcademicSky www.tue.nl/en/working-a...tue.nlPhD on Philosophy of Science 02313 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandMassimiliano Simons @masssimons.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Happy to share a new OA article: “What Will Happen to Humanity in a Million Years? Gilbert Hottois and the Temporality of Technoscience.” This is the first full overview of Gilbert Hottois’s philosophical work — and why it still matters. 1/ link.springer.com/article/10.1... #philsci #philtechlink.springer.comWhat Will Happen to Humanity in a Million Years? Gilbert Hottois and the Temporality of Technoscience - Philosophy & TechnologyThis article provides an overview of the philosophy of Gilbert Hottois, who is usually credited with popularizing the concept of technoscience. Hottois starts from a metaphilosophy of language that di... 3287 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 28/04/2025media.tenor.coma man with his arms crossed is smiling and saying noice !ALT: a man with his arms crossed is smiling and saying noice ! 020 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandWOinActie Limburg🟥 @woinactielimburg.bsky.social · 24/04/2025🟥 CALL FOR A NATIONAL STRIKE - June 10 🟥 A week ago, we stood together on the Vrijthof to defend our universities. On Friday, the cabinet announced its plans to cut another 400 million a year from primary and secondary education. Yesterday, the minister confirmed he will force universities... 168 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandThe HOPOS Journal @hoposjournal.bsky.social · 14/04/2025The latest issue of Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science features "An Unpublished Article by David Bohm." Edited by Chris Talbot. Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 3196 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandBestor - Belgian Science and Technology Online Resources @bestor2008.bsky.social · 14/04/2025This week!🌿 Discover the rich collection of Belgian herbariums from the 17th century, created by Pieter Gillis and kept at the KBR, during a special visit organized by the CNHS - NCGW. When? 17/04, 11 am Where? KBR Reservation? astrolabium@astrolabium.be More info👇 astrolabium.be/visite-confe...astrolabium.beDécouvrez les herbiers du XVIIe siècle de KBR - AstrolabiumVisite conférence - projet Herbarium A partir du XVIe siècle, les médecins, férus par nécessité de botanique, et autres amateurs de plantes commencèrent à constituer des herbiers de plantes séchées. K... 021 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandWOinActie Limburg🟥 @woinactielimburg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025On Wednesday, April 16, we strike in Maastricht in opposition to the detrimental budget cuts to higher education - see the programme below and join us! Op woensdag 16 april staken wij in Maastricht tegen de schadelijke bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs - zie het programma hieronder en doe mee! 062 0
Reposted by Hannes Van EngelandHank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die. Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero. 10706252412918 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Very sorry for your loss... Would have been great map men merch 010 0
Reposted by Hannes Van Engelandvrtnws @vrtnws.be · 27/03/2025Turkse doctoraatsstudente in VS meegenomen door onherkenbare agenten immigratiedienst vrtnws.be/p.kQ306xZ61?t=174... @vrtnws.bevrtnws.beTurkse doctoraatsstudente in VS meegenomen door onherkenbare agenten immigratiedienst 132 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Absolutely wild www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...theatlantic.comHere Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on SignalThe administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief. 010 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 05/02/2025It will, send me an email for the link. In the first session we will talk about Ruyer a bit and discuss the reading schedule. 020 0
Hannes Van Engeland @hannesve.bsky.social · 04/02/2025New reading group of the Working Group on Philosophy of Technology (WGPT) on Raymond Ruyer’s “Cybernetics and the Origin of Information”, organised by Francesco Pugliaro and I! First session on Feb 20. Don’t hesitate to contact me for more information! #philtech #philsci #Ruyer #Cybernetics 3133 0