Conferences and Workshops

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)

Greg Radick (University of Leeds, UK)

Alan Richardson (University of British Columbia, Canada)

Organising Committee

Keith Chan

Fons Dewulf

Yafeng Shan (chair)

Qinyi Wang

Qiyue Zhang

Funders

Center 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.

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Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Qiyue Zhang (qiyue.zhang@connect.ust.hk).

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).