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The mission of the Center for Philosophy of Science is to foster the development of the best, new work in philosophy of science. In so far as the flourishing of philosophy of science internationally will generate more of the best work in philosophy of science, The Center seeks to propagate an understanding of the methods and achievements of this work to a broader academic audience.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy of science interviews • Science and values debates • Relativity, quantum theory, statistical physics • History/philosophy of biology, evolutionary biology archives • Philosophy of medicine • Cognitive science: attention, perception, schizophrenia • Center programs and conferencesThis podcast, produced by the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, features conversations intended to share current work in philosophy of science with a broader academic audience. Hosted by the Center’s director, Edouard Machery, it spotlights visiting fellows, faculty, and other guests whose research spans core areas of contemporary philosophy of science and closely related fields.
Across the discussions, listeners can expect interviews that connect philosophical questions to specific scientific domains. A recurring thread is the philosophy of physics, including topics in relativity, quantum theory, and statistical physics, with attention to the historical development of these theories and the philosophical foundations of Einstein’s work. The podcast also engages philosophy of mind and cognitive science through themes such as attention, perception, action, introspection, and their relation to mental health conditions like schizophrenia. Another set of conversations draws from the history and philosophy of biology and the epistemology of science, including archival approaches to evolutionary biology and questions about how scientific knowledge is shaped by methodological choices and background assumptions.
The show also uses interviews to highlight the Center’s intellectual community and activities. Conversations often situate a guest’s research within broader academic events and institutional programs, including conferences focused on the relationship between science and values and how that area can be expanded to include a wider range of topics and perspectives. In addition, the podcast provides a window into educational initiatives, discussing an undergraduate summer program in philosophy of science that aims to support motivated students and broaden participation in the field.
Overall, the content centers on research-oriented dialogue: what philosophers of science work on, how their projects intersect with scientific practice and history, and how the Center’s events and programs support that work.
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and PSP8 students2024-Jul-22 26 minutes |
Conversations at the Center with Edouard Machery and John Norton: Focus on PSP2024-Jul-02 35 minutes |
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery & Wayne Wu 2024-May-31 29 minutes |
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and John Norton 2024-May-17 29 minutes |
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and Alison McConwell 2024-Apr-30 25 minutes |
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and Jacob Stegenga 2024-Apr-17 30 minutes |
Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery & Sandra Mitchell2024-Apr-03 30 minutes |
Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery & Arnon Levy2024-Mar-20 28 minutes |