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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 • History/philosophy of physics: relativity, quantum, statistical physics, Einstein • Philosophy of biology, evolutionary biology archives • Philosophy of medicine • Cognitive science: attention, perception, introspection, schizophrenia • Misinformation, conspiracy theories, social epistemology • Academic programs and conferencesThis podcast, produced by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Philosophy of Science, features conversations with philosophers of science, scientists, and affiliated scholars in order to share current research and intellectual life at the Center with a broader academic audience. Episodes typically take the form of interviews led by the Center’s director, Edouard Machery, with visiting fellows, faculty, and other guests.
Across the discussions, a recurring focus is how philosophical analysis engages with live scientific practice and scientific knowledge. Topics span core areas in the history and philosophy of physics—especially relativity, quantum theory, and statistical physics—with attention to the conceptual and methodological foundations of major theories and to historical reconstructions of scientific discovery. The podcast also explores philosophy and cognitive science at their intersection, including work on attention, perception, action, introspection, and mental health topics such as schizophrenia.
Another thread concerns social and epistemic challenges surrounding science and information, including research on misinformation, conspiracy theories, dishonest behavior, and deceptive speech. More broadly, the podcast highlights contemporary debates about the relationship between science and values, often tying conversations to the Center’s academic events and the wider landscape of philosophy of science.
In addition to research-oriented interviews, the podcast sometimes spotlights the Center’s educational programming, including an undergraduate summer program, with discussion of its goals, structure, and student experiences.
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Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and Akos Szegofi 2026-Feb-20 36 minutes |
Conversations at the Center: Edouard Machery and David Wallace2026-Feb-06 44 minutes |
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 |