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Michela Massimi
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Philosopher of science, University of Edinburgh.
More about me here https://www.michelamassimi.com/

Michela Massimi is an Italian and British philosopher of science, a professor of philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, and the president-elect of the Philosophy of Science Association. Her research has involved scientific perspectivism and perspectival realism, the Pauli exclusion principle, and the work of Immanuel Kant. .. more

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Physics 16%
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New paper ‘What role for local knowledge in ocean governance?’ now published in Marine Policy with my excellent co-authors @abbeaberdeen.bsky.social and Marcel Jaspars — preprint available philsci-archive.pitt.edu/26719/
What role for local knowledge in ocean governance?
www.sciencedirect.com

Reposted by Michela Massimi

that's just before a workshop at ICMS on metrology (7-10 July) funded by this scheme: icms.ac.uk/icms-mathema...
Mathematics for Humanity - ICMS
ICMS has launched an exciting new project entitled ‘Mathematics for Humanity’, which will be devoted to education, research, and scholarly exchange in the mathematical sciences with direct relevance t...
icms.ac.uk

Reposted by Jan R. Boehnke

The next conference of the Society for the Study of Measurement will take place at Edinburgh on 22-25 June.

Call for papers and symposia opens Nov 15 and closes Jan 15.

Submissions via app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirec...
Events – The Society for the Study of Measurement
measurementsociety.org

Reposted by Jonathan Birch

New paper out in this volume by human rights lawyers www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/int... where I discuss what an ‘epistemic jurisdiction’ is, two possible different views on it, and why it matters for international cooperation in the context of implementing the human right to science (Art 27 of UNDHR).

Reposted by Steven French

Huge thanks to @eenphilsci.bsky.social and especially @tmarvan.bsky.social and @magdalenamalecka.bsky.social for a terrific program — and what a treat the historical retrospective on the Vienna Circle and the profound legacies of Eastern European philosophy in the plenary panel! 🤩 many thanks all 👏
What a successful kick-off of the PSA around the World - Eastern Europe! So many super interesting talks. Kudos to @tmarvan.bsky.social, @magdalenamalecka.bsky.social, @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social for such a great job at organizing it! Looking forward to the next one on 14 Nov.
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!

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What a successful kick-off of the PSA around the World - Eastern Europe! So many super interesting talks. Kudos to @tmarvan.bsky.social, @magdalenamalecka.bsky.social, @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social for such a great job at organizing it! Looking forward to the next one on 14 Nov.
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!
www.philsci.org

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@apotochnik.bsky.social makes the important point that the Vienna Circle had also a conception of the public role of their philosophy. Some great pictures and quotes on the slides. Is this material published, Angela? I wish I was taking screenshots. Thank you for a fantastic talk!
Listening to the first panel on history of #philsci in CEE. Inspiring that so many colleagues around the world tuned in. A wonderful first talk by Marta Sznajder on Janina Hosiasson (her heartbreaking story below). Now Angela Potochnik on the role of Marie Neurath (Reidemeister) in the Vienna Circle
Tomorrow 6 November is the first of three meetings of the PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!

Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.

Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

Reposted by Steven French

A very thought-provoking afternoon with Robert Northcott discussing his excellent book with us and presenting some more recent work on the philosophy of history — the role of singular causal inference in explaining historical events. #philsci

Today at @schoolofppls.bsky.social we are also hosting Robert Northcott at 4pm in 7 George Square with a talk based on his new book ‘Science for a Fragile World’ which we read in our reading group: academic.oup.com/book/60508?l...

All welcome if you are around Edinburgh!
Science for a Fragile World
Abstract. Imagine two worlds. In one, laws, causal relations, and mechanisms are stable. In the other, they are fragile and unreliable. Our actual world is
academic.oup.com

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Wonderful to have Eran Tal with us today in Edinburgh presenting work on modes of design and evaluation for measurement in public health. #philsci
With many depts suspending grad admissions I'm happy to report that the BU Philosophy Dept will be admitting 4-5 graduate students for the 26-27 AY! I especially want
to encourage any undergrads interested in #philsci to apply #philsky

Many congratulations Jonathan! Splendid news.

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🌍 The PSA’s first Annual Fund is here! Your gifts fuel PSA Around the World, DEI, grad/early-career support, student travel, and more. Track our progress on the donation thermometer & help us reach $15K. Every contribution matters!

philsci.org/donate.php
A permanent post in my department. Closing date Dec 14th 2025, interviews in March. Please spread #histsci
Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor in History of Knowledge Pre-1400, in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. Please note
www.cam.ac.uk
And now the call is out! The local organising committee is working very hard to make it a success, so please come #philsci
The video of my lecture at Collège de France is now out — the title is ‘Lunar grabbing’. In it I defend a human rights approach to interpreting the principle of common heritage of humankind against worrisome extractivist trends by States and private firms in the context of outer space governance.
Lunar Grabbing. On Scientific Commoning in Outer Space (and Oceanic Seabed too) | Collège de France
www.college-de-france.fr
Huzzah! The PhilSci preprint archive for #philsci papers is finally on Bsky! Give them a follow to keep up with latest work in field ⬇️
@philsci-archive.bsky.social
And that's a wrap. Pre-orders open early December, and the book will be published around Christmas if things go to schedule:
Call for abstracts, deadline 28 Feb: 5th workshop on philosophy of emotions, Zhejiang University, 5 June. The topic is grief -- honoured to be the keynote speaker! @griefyork.bsky.social philevents.org/event/show/1...
5th Workshop on Philosophy of Emotions
The School of Philosophy at Zhejiang University is happy to invite submissions for our 5th Workshop on Philosophy of Emotions, dedicated to the theme of grief, to be held on June 5th, 2026. We welcome...
philevents.org
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!

Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.

Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
Scholarships & assistance for graduate students with dyslexia in philosophy, classics, and art history.
Scholarships for Dyslexic Graduate Students - Daily Nous
A proofreading and writing consultancy developed by a pair of philosophers is offering a set of modest scholarships for graduate students with dyslexia. The scholarships are offered by Lex Academic, r...
dailynous.com

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The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!

Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.

Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
The open access pdf has been out for a while but so much more exciting to hold the physical book in my hands!
A great job, application due November 17th. Please spread and help me with the right hashtags
Assistant Professor Social Studies of Medicine
This is a joint post 65% Sociology, 35% HPS. The Departments of Sociology and History and Philosophy of Science are looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in the Social Studies of Medicine in a
www.cam.ac.uk

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still time to register www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!
www.philsci.org
In our upcoming Technomoral Conversation we will discuss how AI has transformed science for better or worse, what it means for AI to be seen as a scientist & whether AI can truly fulfill its promise for science.

🗓️ Tues 4 Nov 18.00-19.30 GMT
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3VSUXUt
Technomoral Conversations: How Will AI Change Science? — Centre for Technomoral Futures
During this Technomoral Conversation, we will hear from Dr Emily Sullivan, Dr Eran Tal, Dr Arfon Smith, and Professor Anna Scaife on the impact of data driven machine learning and AI on science and kn...
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