Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science

By interrogating the assumptions and evidence behind scientific models and characterizing the diversity of scientific practices, we advance our understanding of how the sciences work and decipher what kinds of answers they deliver.

Biological Interest Group April 20, 2018

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Minnesota Studies in the Philosophy of Science

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Welcome New Faculty!

Please join us in welcoming several new faculty and instructors to the College of Liberal Arts community.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a two-year full-time postdoctoral…

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Pushing Knowledge Forward

CLA scholars are committed to tackling today’s biggest challenges and questions.

Alan Love elected as the Philosophy Science Association President

Congratulations to Alan Love, who has been elected to serve as President-Elect of the PSA starting on January 1, 2025 before assuming the role of President on January 1, 2027.

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Alan Love, MCPS Director, featured in "Closer To Truth" podcast series 23

Alan Love featured in "Closer To Truth" podcast series 23, “Why Philosophy of Biology?”