CFP: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. SI: Hidden Harmonies Between Logical Empiricism and Austrian Economics

Call for Papers
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Special Issue: Adverse Allies: Hidden Harmonies Between Logical Empiricism and Austrian Economics   

Logical empiricism and Austrian economics are arguably the two internationally most influential intellectual movements with Viennese roots. The Vienna Circle and the Viennese School of economics have shaped the world-wide development of philosophical, methodological, scientific, and political debate.

Yet, despite numerous connections and interactions between the two movements, their relationship has captured surprisingly sparse attention in historical and philosophical scholarship. If an account is provided at all, logical empiricists and Austrian economists are portrayed as philosophically, scientifically, and politically antithetical groups.

Recent scholarship has challenged this received view of opposition by reconstructing hitherto neglected compatibilities and similarities between the two movements. This special issue collects historical as well as systematic contributions that highlight and discuss hidden harmonies between logical empiricism and Austrian economics while acknowledging remaining disagreements. Contributions that fruitfully inform contemporary debates in philosophy, methodology, politics, or the sciences are particularly welcome.

Guest Editors: Alexander Linsbichler, Julian Reiss

Deadline for Submissions: 30.11.2025

You can find more information on the special issue here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/325033/adverse-allies-hidden-harmonies-between-logical-empiricism-and-austrian-economics

Workshop Adverse Allies I in Vienna (February 2025): https://homepage.univie.ac.at/alexander.linsbichler/?p=176

Workshop Adverse Allies II in Linz (September 2025, registration for online participation closes 19.09.2025): https://www.jku.at/institut-fuer-philosophie-und-wissenschaftstheorie/adverse-allies-ii/program/