Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Congratulations to John Norton for winning the 2026 Lakatos Award! I will admit that I have not read the two volumes, but his 2003 paper on the Material Theory of Induction is already a classic that I really like and cite regularly. #philsci #philosophy #hps 1121
Reposted by Uljana FeestDevin Curry @devinsanchezcurry.com · 07/09/2026I wrote this book with Louise Daoust and forty of our friends. 35517
Reposted by Uljana FeestSander 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) 518554
Reposted by Uljana FeestJoão Ohara @oharajrm.com · 04/09/2026Just a friendly reminder - a few more days to submit your paper for this virtual workshop! 085
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026philosophers of the human sciences, HOPOS-people, historians of philosophy watch out: This is going to be a fantastic book! #philosophy #philsci #&HPS #HOPOS 1121
Reposted by Uljana FeestThomas Spiteri @tespiteri.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I enjoyed speaking to Dr Jahnavi Phalkey about India’s place in the history of modern science, the ways in which that history has been constructed, & how the pursuit of nuclear physics became intertwined with a newly independent nation’s efforts to define its own identity. linktr.ee/thehpspodcast 24618
Reposted by Uljana FeestAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 26/08/202626 August 1938 | Dutch Jewish boy, Louis Ikkersheim, was born in The Hague. He was deported to #Auschwitz from Westerbork in October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection. --- ▶ Learn about the first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU 29599162
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues enposs.eu/2013/09/enpo...enposs.euEuropean Network for the Philosophy of the Social Sciences (ENPOSS) 050
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This is a good moment to return to this great episode by @moiradonegan.bsky.social and @adriandaub.bsky.social 173
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The Carnap Handbook is finally out (open access), with an article by me about Carnap and psychology link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... #HPS #HOPOS #philscilink.springer.comCarnap and PsychologyWhen considering Carnaps relationship to psychology, we can distinguish between the question whether (and to what extent) Carnap’s works contain assumptions about what might plausibly be constru... 17220
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 21/07/2026I had such a great time at SPSP. Many thanks to the organizers at @hpscambridge.bsky.social for pulling off an exceptionally well-organized conference and making it seem effortless (which I know it was not!). Such a wonderful community. I came home feeling truly invigorated. #philsci 2211
Reposted by Uljana FeestSabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The #SPSP organising committee just announced that the next conference will be in Bogota, Colombia! Fantastic city I had the pleasure to visit last year - see you all there for more philosophy of science in practice in 2028 😊🦋 #philsci philosophy-science-practice.orgphilosophy-science-practice.orgAbout us 1338
Reposted by Uljana FeestSabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Hasok Chang opening the 11th biennial conference of the Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice #spsp2026 - as ever, fantastic to see so many dear friends and beautiful minds together in one (large!) room! #philsci spspcambridge2026.com 2559
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Heading to Cambridge today: spspcambridge2026.com/program #spsp #philsci #hpsspspcambridge2026.comSPSP Conference 2026 Program | SPSP Cambridge 2026The Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 conference program. Hosted at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. 0343
Reposted by Uljana FeestAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 17/06/202617 June 1942 | SS men shot 120 Polish prisoners at the Death Wall in Auschwitz I. They were selected from those deported to the camp from Warsaw, Krakow, Tarnów, Radom, and Lublin. One of them was a brickmaker from Marki Edward Rabczyński (np. 22869). He was 29 years old. 932278
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Another great episode on one of my favorite podcasts: www.patreon.com/InBedWiththe... @inbedwiththeright.bsky.socialpatreon.comEpisode 138 -- The Politics of Plagiarism Hunting | In Bed With the RightEpisode 138 -- The Politics of Plagiarism Hunting by In Bed With the Right on Patreon. Join In Bed With the Right's community for exclusive content and updates. 100
Reposted by Uljana FeestFrances Egan @francesegan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Online book launch for Ken Aizawa's kenaizawa.bsky.social excellent new book May 18, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT. Commentaries by Uljana Feest, Gualtiero Piccinini, and Samuel Schindler. For the zoom link email ken.aizawa@gmail.com The book is available open access from CUP:cambridge.orgCompositional Abduction and Scientific InterpretationCambridge Core - Philosophy of Science - Compositional Abduction and Scientific Interpretation 2226
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 11/04/2026for a technophobe like me, it's a major turn-off when I agree to review a paper and then have jump through multiple hoops to even see the paper (disable cookies, reset passwords, etc.). Seriously, I don't even know what cookies are, and I don't care to know 0130
Reposted by Uljana FeestJuan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Iran: US adopts Israel’s Gaza/Beirut Obliteration Doctrinedlvr.itIran: US adopts Israel’s Gaza/Beirut Obliteration DoctrineThe threats explicitly reference civilian infrastructure systems, including energy (electricity), water (desalination) and economy-wide assets. 11113
Reposted by Uljana FeestJuan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · 07/04/2026This is actually today's biggest life-changing news for you and the corporate media is ignoring it Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says www.yahoo.com/news/article...yahoo.comIran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC saysApril 7 (Reuters) - Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's 52212
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 25/03/2026I appreciate the diversity of the speakers of this interesting workshop. But wow... I remember a moment, about 15 years ago, when some of us thought that all-male lineups were permanently a thing of the past... philevents.org/event/show/1...philevents.orgNew Directions in Law-Based Explanations in the SciencesWhen we look at current research across the natural and social sciences dealing with explanations of phenomena in their respective fields, the word ‘explanation’ is often modified with an ... 3204
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 14/03/2026as a student in Frankfurt, I had the privilege of attending some classes taught by Habermas in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I would be lying if a claimed that I understood the content or significance of his theory, but to me he personifies the German post-war public intellectual. End of an era. 0142
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 13/03/2026I hope they all end up being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court 1223
Reposted by Uljana FeestAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 11/03/202611 March 1890 | A Czech, Josef Werner, was born. In #Auschwitz from 20 May 1942. No. 35834 He perished in camp on 12 August 1942. --- 🎧/📖 Registration photos in Auschwitz: bit.ly/4adWOeJ 730867
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 08/03/2026de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_M...de.wikipedia.orgPaula Modersohn-Becker – Wikipedia 020
Reposted by Uljana FeestAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 07/03/20267 March 1925 | A Polish Jew, Chaim Lenczner, was born in Częstochowa. In #Auschwitz from 20 February 1942. No. 23597 He did not survive. --- 🎧/📖 Our podcast talks about the situation of Polish & Jewish prisoners in the camp: bit.ly/46t6L5w 938877
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 27/02/2026If you want to do an MA in North American Studies, you should come to Hannover (see cool video below). And if you want to do an MA in Philosophy of Science, you should ALSO come to Hannover. We may not have a video (yet), but we are also smart, international, and fun :-) 0102
Reposted by Uljana FeestMark Rubin @markrubin.bsky.social · 27/02/2026"Feest demonstrates how there is no such thing as a theory-free exploration of psychological phenomena: exploration demands operationisation of some kind, which in turn reflects some kind of theoretical commitment about the object of research." 0111
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The brilliant Suilin Lavelle (Edinburgh) wrote a very kind and thorough review of my book (see below). #HPS #philsci #metascience #psychology #STSlink.springer.comOperationism in psychology: an epistemology of exploration by Uljana Feest, 2025, The University of Chicago Press 0213
Reposted by Uljana FeestJoel Le Forestier @joelleforestier.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Know a promising undergrad who wants more time before applying to grad school? Pitt has a funded postbac program for students from underrepresented groups. This year, my lab will consider applications for solo supervision or to be co-supervised by @mehrgol.bsky.social! App deadline is March 15!asgraduate.pitt.eduHot Metal Bridge Post-Bac Program | The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies | University of PittsburghThis two-semester post-baccalaureate fellowship program is designed to help talented students from groups traditionally underrepresented in their academic disciplines, including pell eligible, first g... 04347
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 11/02/2026I enjoyed another episode of the podcast Maintenance Phase: www.maintenancephase.com/about With @michaelhobbes.bsky.social and @yrfatfriend.bsky.social #philsci #STS #sciencepolicymaintenancephase.comAbout — Maintenance Phase 221
Reposted by Uljana FeestMica Rosenberg @micarosenberg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Please take the time to read what the children detained in Dilley wrote me in their own words: www.propublica.org/article/ice-... 10/propublica.org“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley FacilityHundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end... 12862545
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Interesting thread that touches on issues I have tried to address in my articles about replication and well as my book (especially chapters 7 and 8). #psychology #philsky 0133
Reposted by Uljana FeestBruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay freeyoutu.beBruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen 42569709740544
Reposted by Uljana FeestAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 25/01/202625 January 1935 | Dutch Jewish boy, John Groenteman, was born in Amsterdam. He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in September 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection. --- Children at Auschwitz: 🎧 Podcast: youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA 20651195
Reposted by Uljana FeestDr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026are YOU a university professor, professor emeriti or associate professor of history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, and religion? Did you know you can nominate people for the Nobel Peace Prize? 1221150
Reposted by Uljana FeestJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 09/01/2026I do not think that they earnestly believe this video will convince anyone that the ICE agent was in danger and acted in self-defense. It's about stating that certain people - in this case, a queer woman activist - are undesirables who may be murdered by the state with impunity. 411829
Reposted by Uljana FeestN. Heinzelmann @nheinzelmann.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Join us for a talk by @ufeest.bsky.social entitled "Operationism and Exploratory Research in Psychology" on Friday 9, 4pm CET at eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/3634599978... www.philos.uni-hannover.de/de/feestphilos.uni-hannover.deProf. Dr. Uljana Feest – Institut für Philosophie – Leibniz Universität HannoverProf. Dr. Uljana Feest – Institut für Philosophie – Leibniz Universität Hannover 083
Reposted by Uljana FeestJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 04/01/2026"Denazification is a myth on every level of German society." www.dw.com/en/lufthansa...dw.comLufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust – DW – 12/29/2025German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly u... 1277
Uljana Feest @ufeest.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Here is my annual reminder to not say "come work with me" or "be my colleague" when sharing job ads fom your department. Being on the job market is incredibly hard. Candidates know that he actual chances of being your colleague are vanishingly small (sorry if this sounds harsh) 2252
Reposted by Uljana FeestMunich Center for Mathematical Philosophy @lmu-mcmp.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Newly published: "Interview with Christian List", in Catherine Herfeld (@cherfeld.bsky.social), Conversations on Rational Choice, @universitypress.cambridge.org, 2025, philpapers.org/archive/LISI... 0188