History and Philosophy of Science

The History and Philosophy of Science Working Group is co-organized with the Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium. The group meets monthly to discuss a colleague’s work in progress or to discuss readings that are of particular interest to participants.

At this time, meetings are held online, usually from 6:30 to 8:00 ET on second Wednesdays. A link is provided above.
 

 

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Upcoming Meetings

There are no currently scheduled upcoming events.


Past Meetings

  • May 18, 2022

    Discussion with Prof. Richardson (no new reading)


  • April 13, 2022

    Richardson, The Maternal Imprint, Ch. 7-9


  • March 9, 2022

    Richardson, The Maternal Imprint, Ch. 4-6 (Ch. 3 optional)


  • February 9, 2022

    Richardson, The Maternal Imprint, Ch. 1-2


  • December 8, 2021

    Rouse, Articulating the World, Ch. 9-10 (Ch. 11, epilogue optional)


  • November 10, 2021

    Rouse, Articulating the World, Ch. 7-8 (Ch. 6 optional)


  • October 13, 2021

    Rouse, "Toward a New Naturalism"
    Rouse, Articulating the World, Ch. 3 (Ch. 4-5 optional)


  • April 14, 2021

    Leonelli, Data-Centric Biology
    Ch. 6-7


  • March 10, 2021

    Leonelli, Data-Centric Biology
    Ch. 3-5


  • February 10, 2021

    Leonelli, Data-Centric Biology
    Ch. 1-2