• History and Philosophy of Science: Past, Present, and Future

    24 - 26 June 2026

    Academic Building, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Keynote Speakers

    Theodore Arabatzis (University of Athens, Greece)

    Uljana Feest (University of Hannover, Germany)

    Greg Radick (University of Leeds, UK)

    Alan Richardson (University of British Columbia, Canada)


    Organising Committee
    Keith Chan
    Fons Dewulf

    Yafeng Shan (chair)
    ​Qinyi Wang

    Qiyue Zhang

    Funders
    Centre for Philosophy of Science, HKUST
    The Asian Philosophy of Science Association

    Conference Description
    History and Philosophy of Science (aka HPS) emerged in the 1950s and greatly promoted the historical approach to the philosophy of science. Despite its rapid institutionalisation in the 1960s, HPS did not become a full-fledged academic discipline eventually. There have been axiological, institutional, methodological, and practical challenges. That said, some historically minded philosophers of science and philosophically minded historians of science never stop making efforts to promote the dialogue across the boundaries and develop HPS approaches (e.g. integrated HPS, HOPOS, and PHS). This conference aims to reflect on the nature, methodology, development, and prospect of HPS.

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    If you have any questions, please contact Qiyue Zhang (qiyue.zhang@connect.ust.hk).