Michela Massimi

@michelamassimi.bsky.social

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

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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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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 7d

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?

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Michael Barany @mbarany.com · 6h

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

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 6h

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

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 2d

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

Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 4d

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 👏

Daniel Kostic @danielkostic.bsky.social · 4d

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.

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 25d

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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Daniel Kostic @danielkostic.bsky.social · 4d

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 25d

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Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 5d

@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!

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Angela Potochnik

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 5d

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

Reposted by Steven French, Michela Massimi

Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 22d

Check out the program in the thread! 🥳

eenphilsci.bsky.social @eenphilsci.bsky.social · 22d

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...

Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 7d

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

Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 8d

Wonderful to have Eran Tal with us today in Edinburgh presenting work on modes of design and evaluation for measurement in public health. #philsci

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Alan Richardson

Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 10d

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

Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 11d

Many congratulations Jonathan! Splendid news.

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Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 11d

🌍 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

Reposted by Huw Price, Lesley A. Hall, Michela Massimi , and 4 more Huw Price, Lesley A. Hall, Michela Massimi, Marta Mìrazón Lahr, Richard Pettigrew, Elisa Freschi, Jeroen Van Bouwel

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 12d

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

Reposted by Steven French, Michela Massimi, Alan Richardson , and 1 more Steven French, Michela Massimi, Alan Richardson, Jeroen Van Bouwel

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 14d

And now the call is out! The local organising committee is working very hard to make it a success, so please come #philsci

Reposted by Steven French, Fabián Muniesa

Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 16d

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

Reposted by Steven French, Michela Massimi

Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 17d

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

Reposted by Judith N. Shklar, Michela Massimi

Aidan McGlynn @aidanmcglynn.bsky.social · 18d

And that's a wrap. Pre-orders open early December, and the book will be published around Christmas if things go to schedule:

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Jonathan Birch

Michael Cholbi @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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Reposted by Michela Massimi, Anya Plutynski

Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social · 22d

Check out the program in the thread! 🥳

eenphilsci.bsky.social @eenphilsci.bsky.social · 22d

PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association

www.philsci.org

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Constantine Sandis

Justin Weinberg @dailynous.com · 22d

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...

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eenphilsci.bsky.social @eenphilsci.bsky.social · 22d

PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association

www.philsci.org

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Catarina Dutilh Novaes, Jordi Cat

David Ludwig @davidludwig.bsky.social · 22d

The open access pdf has been out for a while but so much more exciting to hold the physical book in my hands!

Reposted by Steven French, Lesley A. Hall, Michela Massimi , and 2 more Steven French, Lesley A. Hall, Michela Massimi, Dana Howard, Steve Sturdy

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 22d

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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Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 25d

still time to register www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...

PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association

www.philsci.org

Reposted by Michela Massimi, Alan Richardson, Angela Potochnik

Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 25d

www.philsci.org

Reposted by Shannon Vallor, Michela Massimi

Centre for Technomoral Futures @technomoralfutures.bsky.social · 26d

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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