Explanation, Narrative, and Understanding in the Social Sciences
25 - 27 June 2025
Academic Building, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Keynote Speakers
Isaac Ariail Reed (University of Virginia)
Paul A. Roth (University of California, Santa Cruz)
Organising Committee
Keith Chan
Fons Dewulf
Giulio Ongaro
Yafeng Shan (chair)
Qinyi Wang
Funders
Center for Philosophy of Science, HKUST
School of Humanities and Social Science, HKUST
The Asian Philosophy of Science Association
Conference Description
Explanation has been one of the central issues in the philosophy of science. Recently it has been an increasing interest in narrative and understanding. The significance of narrative in scientific practice was re-assessed, while the nature of scientific understanding has been extensively examined. Still, to a great extent, recent discussions on explanation, narrative, and understanding are framed in the context of the natural sciences, despite that they all play important roles in social science research. This conference aims to examine the notions of explanation, narrative, and understanding in social science by bringing together philosophers and social scientists from 12 countries across the globe.
Registration (Deadline: 3 June 2025)
Registration fee: HKD 900
Discounted registration fee (for APSA members only): HKD 600 [To join APSA, please click here.]
Conference Dinner: HKD 320
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Qinyi Wang (qwangdi@connect.ust.hk).
2nd Philosophy of Science Annual Workshop
16 June 2025
Academic Building, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Keynote Speakers
Xiaotao Liu (Shanghai University)
Xiao Tan (Capital Normal University)
Organising Committees
Keith Chan
Ben Kwok
Yafeng Shan (Chair)
Qinyi Wang
Qiyue Zhang
Funders
Division of Humanities, HKUST
Registration
If you are interested to attend or have any questions, please contact Qinyi Wang (qwangdi@connect.ust.hk).