Philosophy of science studies the foundations, methods, and implications of the sciences from a philosophical perspective. Classic topics in philosophy of science include the relation between theory and observation, the rational justification of scientific methods, the functions of experiment, and the interpretation of scientific theories such as quantum theory and evolution theory. Philosophers of science also frequently discuss such wider topics as cognition, the relation between science and the arts and culture, and the findings of history and social studies of science.

This annual international five-day conference is a forum for the presentation and discussion of new research in philosophy of science. Each year’s meeting focuses on three broad themes, but the organizers welcome papers in other topical areas of philosophy of science too. A session usually consists of a 45-minute paper followed by a 30-minute discussion period; extended lunch and coffee breaks are an important element of the programme. The atmosphere is informal and friendly. Whereas most participants are researchers in philosophy of science, the organizers encourage also scientists and scholars in history and social studies of science to participate.

The conference venue is the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik.

Conference themes for 2024:

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
• Uncertainty in Science

For students:

Advanced students in any of these fields are especially welcome: they may present a paper, benefit from informal discussion, or arrange with one of the organizers to write a report or essay on the conference themes for assessment. Students may receive credit for their participation in the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.

Registration and Participation Fee:

Registration for this conference is compulsory: please register online using the “Apply” button. The IUC charges a standard participation fee (currently EUR 55) to all applicants: please pay the fee online to complete the registration process.

 

Conference lecturers:

Joseph Berkovitz, University of Toronto, Canada

James Robert Brown, University of Toronto, Canada

David Davies, McGill University, Canada

Dunja Jutronić, University of Split, Croatia

Holger Lyre, University of Magdeburg, Germany

James McAllister, University of Leiden, Netherlands

Zvonimir Šikić, University of Rijeka, Croatia

 

Conference directors emeriti:

Lars Bergström, Stockholm University, Sweden

James Robert Brown, University of Toronto, Canada

Michel Ghins, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Elena Mamchur, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Jürgen Mittelstrass, University of Konstanz, Germany