Heidegger and Science: Contemporary Dialogues in the Philosophy of Science

The aim of this workshop is to critically assess the significance of Heidegger's thought for contemporary philosophy of science. Typically, Heidegger has been presented as offering only a post-modernist critique of the scientific world-view. However, Heidegger’s thought, in particular his hermeneutic phenomenology, has been positively applied to a number of issues central to the philosophy of science including: the role of interpretation in scientific theory and practice; the relationship between technology and science; the interpretation of artificial intelligence and cognitive science; eco-feminism and environmental ethics more broadly construed; the sociological structures of scientific research communities and practices; philosophical issues in quantum theory; and scientific and hermeneutic realism. This workshop explores these contributions and evaluates their place within philosophy of science.

For any questions concerning the workshop, please contact the organiser Harry Lewendon-Evans at [email protected]