CFP: 33rd Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science


Call for Papers

Metaphysics and the Laws of Nature

October 13-15, 2017

University of Colorado in Boulder


Keynote Speakers

David Albert, Alyssa Ney, & Michael Tooley


We are now accepting submissions for the 33rd Conference on the History & Philosophy of Science!


We invite submissions on any historical or contemporary topic, from either a scientific or philosophical perspective, regarding the laws of nature. Aiming for both depth and breadth, we welcome cutting-edge work at any level of specificity or generality.

Faculty interested in presenting are invited to submit an abstract of 500-1000 words. Graduate students are invited to submit full papers of 3000-4000 words. All submissions should be prepared for blind review, and should be suitable for 30-40min sessions. Submissions are due June 1, 2017 and should be sent as an email attachment in pdf format to heather.demarest@colorado.edu. Acceptances will be announced by July 15, 2017. For additional information, please check the conference website: www.colorado.edu/philosophy/chps/conference.htm or contact the principal organizer, Heather Demarest: heather.demarest@colorado.edu.

Graduate stipend: Graduate students are encouraged to submit a paper; those whose papers are accepted will receive a modest stipend of $100 to help offset travel expenses.

The Committee on the History and Philosophy of Science at University of Colorado at Boulder is co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, University of Colorado College of Arts and Sciences, and the Foster Endowment.

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