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Space and Time: Inertial Frames Space and Time: Inertial Frames- On the frames of reference relative to which motion and rest are measured; by Robert DiSalle. The Mind of God The Mind of God- A review of Paul Davies' exposition of foundational philosophical issues. Review of "The Emperor's New Mind", by Roger Penrose Review of "The Emperor's New Mind", by Roger Penrose- His exploration is so much more serious philosophically than almost anything that has been done since Einstein and Schrodinger Science, Pseudoscience and Society Science, Pseudoscience and Society- Papers by Feynman on paranormal 'sciences', Sokal Affair (use of pseudo-physics in social sciences), critique of Kuhn. Also a collection of lin… Philosophical Foundations of Physics by R. Carnap Philosophical Foundations of Physics by R. Carnap- Positivist view of Physics, which had influenced the Copenhagen Interpretation of the Quantum mechanics (CI). Philosophy and Foundations Philosophy and Foundations- A collection of links, from Norman Redington at MIT. Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions- Crucial chapter from Kuhn's famous book outlining how sciences is forced to go through a paradigm-shift, and see the world in terms of … Experiment in Physics Experiment in Physics- On the uses, value, and epistomelogy of experiment. By Allan Franklin, University of Colorado. Identity and Individuality in Quantum Theory Identity and Individuality in Quantum Theory- Assesses the metaphysical implications of quantum theory by considering the impact of the theory on our understanding of objects as i… MathPages: Physics MathPages: Physics- Collection of essays, not always orthodox, but always lucid, on historical and important current issues in mathematics and physics. Events in History of Physics Events in History of Physics- Time-lines of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and symmetry. With links to other time-lines and resources. The Bactra Reviews The Bactra Reviews- A set of book and article reviews, not limited to physics. Kim Sterelny Kim Sterelny- Philosopher of Biology at Victoria University of Wellington. Bibliography and online papers. John Earman John Earman- Philosopher of Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Bibliographical information included. Ioannis Votsis Ioannis Votsis- Philosopher of Science at the University of Duesseldorf. Bibliography and downloadable papers. Anjan Chakravartty Anjan Chakravartty- Philosopher of Science at the University of Toronto. Bibliography and downloadable papers. Alexander Bird Alexander Bird- Philosopher of Science at the University of Bristol. Many downloadble articles. Peter Lipton Peter Lipton- Recently deceased philosopher of science based at the University of Cambridge. Obituary and selected publications. Bas C. van Fraasen Bas C. van Fraasen- Philosopher of science at Princeton University. Extensive bibliography and articles. Philip Kitcher Philip Kitcher- Philosopher of science based at Columbia University. Bibliographical and other information included. Stathis Psillos Stathis Psillos- Lecturer in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Athens. The Society for Philosophy and Psychology (SPP) The Society for Philosophy and Psychology (SPP)- Promotes interaction between philosophers and psychologists and other cognitive scientists on issues of common concern. Offers mee… British Society for the Philosophy of Science (BSPS) British Society for the Philosophy of Science (BSPS)- Publishes the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, sponsors an annual summer conference. With relevant links. Philosophy of Science Association Philosophy of Science Association- Publishes Philosophy of Science, hosts biennial meetings. Society for Philosophy and Geography Society for Philosophy and Geography- Professional organization promotes discussion between the disciplines. Includes membership and contact information. International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry (ISPC) International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry (ISPC)- Studies the philosophical foundations of chemistry and their connection to other philosophical disciplines. With publ… The Association for Social Economics The Association for Social Economics- Devoted to research in the ethical foundations and implications of economic analysis. Offers a world congress, membership details, its review… A2HPS3 A2HPS3- Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science. Online newsletters and membership information. AFOS AFOS- The Association for the Foundations of Science, Language, and Cognition offers recent news, membership details, and the Foundations of Science journal. Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) Society for Social Studies of Science (4S)- Devoted to understanding science and technology. With publications, reports, and prizes. European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST)- Interdisciplinary scholarly society provides details on the publications, conferences and membership. ISHPSSB ISHPSSB- The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology is interdisciplinary. With a journal and a newsletter. CSHPS/SCHPS CSHPS/SCHPS- The Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science offers a forum for interdisciplinary scholars. Presents its newsletter and conferences in French and En… Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry- Information on its conferences, journal and other activities. Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine- Online journal with articles on the philosophy of medicine. Christine Montross Christine Montross- Information on her book Body of Work, a philosophical discourse about life and death. Biography, articles and appearances. Psychoanalysis and Philosophy Psychoanalysis and Philosophy- Discussion of philosophical aspects of psychoanalysis in psychiatry, texts and online journal. Philosophy of Mind, Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis Philosophy of Mind, Psychopathology and Psychoanalysis- Pierre-Henri Castel provides information about recent developments in the philosophy of mind applied to the history and the… The European Society For Philosophy Of Medicine And Healthcare The European Society For Philosophy Of Medicine And Healthcare- Information about her activities, her membership and contact information. Centre for Psychoanalysis and Philosophical Anthropology Centre for Psychoanalysis and Philosophical Anthropology- This center is a joint venture of the universities of Leuven and Nijmegen, information on its activities and publications. Paul Ernest's Page Paul Ernest's Page- Based at School of Education, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, includes the text of back issues of the Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal, and ot… Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics- Article by Paul Ernest. Philosophy of Mathematics Class Notes Philosophy of Mathematics Class Notes- Notes to a class by Carl Posy at Duke University, Fall 1992. The Logical and Metaphysical Foundations of Classical Mathematics The Logical and Metaphysical Foundations of Classical Mathematics- Arché Research Project at the University of St Andrews. Description of the project, sponsors, researchers and pu… The Philosophical Implications of Mathematics The Philosophical Implications of Mathematics- This weblog examines what we can learn about our humanness from the act of doing mathematics. The Philosophy of Mathematics The Philosophy of Mathematics- Notes by R.B. Jones of foundations, problems, logicism and philosophers of mathematics. 19th Century Logic between Philosophy and Mathematics 19th Century Logic between Philosophy and Mathematics- Online article by Volker Peckhaus. Holistic Math Holistic Math- An enlarged paradigm of mathematical reality that includes psychology as an integral component. On Gödel's Philosophy of Mathematics On Gödel's Philosophy of Mathematics- A paper by Harold Ravitch, Los Angeles Valley College. Nineteenth Century Geometry Nineteenth Century Geometry- Philosophical-historical survey of the development of geometry in the 19th century. From the Stanford Encyclopedia, by Roberto Toretti.