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Inconsistent Mathematics Inconsistent Mathematics- Inconsistent mathematics is the study of the mathematical theories that result when classical mathematical axioms are asserted within the framework of a … Constructive Mathematics Constructive Mathematics- Constructive mathematics is distinguished from its traditional counterpart, classical mathematics, by the strict interpretation of the phrase `there exis… Indispensability Arguments in the Philosophy of Mathematics Indispensability Arguments in the Philosophy of Mathematics- From the fact that mathematics is indispensable to science, some philosophers have drawn serious metaphysical conclusi… Intuitionistic Logic Intuitionistic Logic- Intuitionistic logic encompasses the principles of logical reasoning which were used by L. E. J. Brouwer in developing his intuitionistic mathematics, beginn… Hilbert's Program Hilbert's Program- In 1921, David Hilbert made a proposal for a formalist foundation of mathematics, for which a finitary consistency proof should establish the security of mathem… Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics- Bulletin, members' pages, meetings. Eric Scerri Eric Scerri- Leading researcher on history and philosophy of chemistry, especially of the Periodic Table. Contains list of publications and research interests. HYLE HYLE- Refereed international journal for the philosophy of chemistry, available in full online. International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry- Official site of the ISPC. Site includes resource and membership information. Biology and Philosophy Biology and Philosophy- Permits access to the table of contents for each of the archived issues of this journal. Also includes information for authors. Cognition and Biological Evolution Cognition and Biological Evolution- Idealist philosophy resolves a fundamental paradox in the materialist account of evolution. Essay by Axel Randrup. Theoretical Biology and Philosophy of Biology Theoretical Biology and Philosophy of Biology- A list of persons, institutes, research groups and journals within theoretical biology, philosophy and history of biology, and relat… A Palindrome: Conscious Living Creatures as Instruments of Nature; The Latter as an Instrument of the Former. A Palindrome: Conscious Living Creatures as Instruments of Nature; The Latter as an Instrument of the Former.- A palindromic relationship is reported between astrophysical-biologi… If Horses Had Hands If Horses Had Hands- A philosophy paper by Tom Tyler examining the arguments on the concept of anthropomorphism. Biodiversity Biodiversity- Discussion of philosophical issues related to biological diversity; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Daniel P. Faith. Biological Altruism Biological Altruism- Discussion of how altruistic behavior by organisms fits with the theory of evolution; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Samir Okasha. Definition of Life Definition of Life- Reviews and analyzes various attempts to define life in terms of negentropy and complexity theory. The Biological Notion of Self and Non-self The Biological Notion of Self and Non-self- Stanford Encyclopedia entry on the notion of the immune self; by Alfred Tauber. Species Species- Entry from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Marc Ereshefsky. Philosophy of Biology Web Pages Philosophy of Biology Web Pages- Maintained by Michael R. Dietrich, of the Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College; includes links to web sites and online articles de… Teleological Notions in Biology Teleological Notions in Biology- Entry from the Stanford Encyclopedia, by Colin Allen. International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology- ISHPSSB brings together scholars from diverse disciplines, including the life sciences, and the histo… Virtual Reality:Consciousness Really Explained Virtual Reality:Consciousness Really Explained- A scientific hypothesis for the origin of mind based in evolutionary biology. Includes downloadable manuscript and a few graphics. London School of Economics and Political Science London School of Economics and Political Science- The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method offers programs in Philosophy and Economics, Philosophy and History of … Committee for Philosophy and the Sciences (CPaS) Committee for Philosophy and the Sciences (CPaS)- Graduate program at the University of Maryland lists requirements. With specialization in biology, physics, technology or modelin… University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame- Graduate program and lecture series for history and philosophy of science. Includes course descriptions. Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS) Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS)- Scholarly association out of the London School of Economics. Offers information about its research projects. Center for the Philosophy of Nature and Science Studies Center for the Philosophy of Nature and Science Studies- Located at the University of Copenhagen, this center includes scientists, philosophers and researchers. Offers information… University of Californmia, Berkeley University of Californmia, Berkeley- Program in History and Philosophy of Science offered jointly by the Departments of History and Philosophy. With application details. London School of Economics, CPNSS London School of Economics, CPNSS- Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science. With Research projects and relevant links. Eötvös Loránd University Eötvös Loránd University- Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Budapest, Hungary, in English and Hungarian. Offers graduate and undergraduate programs. University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh- Department of History and Philosophy of Science. Undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty information, academic projects, subject guide. University of Sydney University of Sydney- Undergraduate and graduate courses in history and philosophy of science, graduate certificate program. University of Toronto University of Toronto- Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science. Graduate and undergraduate programs, faculty list and resources for students. University of Calgary University of Calgary- M.A. program in History and Philosophy of Science offered through the university's philosophy department. With syllabus and contact details. Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science- Hosted by the University of Minnesota. Presents its research activity and conferences. Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana University, Bloomington- Department of History and Philosophy of Science outlines its degrees, certificates, programs, and special events. Center for the Philosophy of Science Center for the Philosophy of Science- Dedicated to promoting scholarship, research, and publication in its field posts academic publications, programs, event schedule, and history… University of Melbourne University of Melbourne- Department of History and Philosophy of Science. With description of undergraduate and graduate programs and seminars. Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science- Part of the philosophy department at Ghent University, Belgium. Offers information about the research projects, lectures, and workshops. Stanford University Stanford University- Offers information on this Program in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. Lists conferences. University of Minnesota University of Minnesota- Details the undergraduate program in Studies of Science and Technology. With research opportunities. University of California, Irvine University of California, Irvine- Courses offered in Logic and Philosophy of Science to graduate and undergraduate students. With location details. University of Cambridge University of Cambridge- Department of History and Philosophy of Science. Links to the Whipple Museum, a collection of scientific instruments and models. Jürgen Braungard Jürgen Braungard- Focusing on the philosophy of the subject, collects philosophical essays and texts from other related disciplines. Fiona Macpherson Fiona Macpherson- Works on philosophy of mind, psychology, consciousness and perception. Director of the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience at the Department of Philoso… Lepore, Ernest Lepore, Ernest- Philosopher of language, logic, meatphysics and mind, and director of the Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science. Silby, Brent Silby, Brent- Provides a number of ePapers on consciousness, memetics, evolution, and the philosophy of mind. Brian L. Keeley. Brian L. Keeley.- Philosophy of artificial life (Washington Univ., USA). Giles, James Giles, James- Philosophical psychology, philosophy of psychiatry, Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, the nonexistence of the self, early Greek thought, existentialism, psychoanalys…