The British Society for the
2016-2017 Upcoming Lectures
We are pleased to announce the new lecture series for 2016-2017…
Annual Conference
Funding Opportunities
Doctoral Scholarships
Funding opportunities for all students undertaking UK-based doctoral work in the philosophy of science
Conference Grants
Small grants to support the organisation of conferences relevant to philosophy of science in the British isles
Society Journal
The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science is published for the Society by Oxford University Press. Founded in 1950, it is one of the leading international journals in the philosophy of science. It has a current Impact Factor of 1.281 (and a 5-year impact factor of 1.465), making it one of the highest cited journals in the field. Read more….
Recent Articles
Available Online First
The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science – Advance Access
- Information and Inaccuracy 22 October 2016 Roche, W., Shogenji, T.
- Evolution, Dysfunction, and Disease: A Reappraisal 8 October 2016 Griffiths, P. E., Matthewson, J.
- Does Homotopy Type Theory Provide a Foundation for Mathematics? 26 September 2016 Ladyman, J., Presnell, S.
About the BSPS
The British Society for the Philosophy of Science (BSPS) is a professional society that furthers the study of the logic, the methods, and the philosophy of science, as well as those of the various special sciences, including the social sciences. The BSPS provides doctoral scholarships, small conference grants, and administers awards. It organises an annual conference for its members. The BSPS is also the professional society that administers the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Read more…
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