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

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)

Don Howard (University of British Columbia, Canada)

Greg Radick (University of Leeds, UK)

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.

Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Qiyue Zhang ([email protected]).