Organizations :: Philosophy

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The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400
The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation.
Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.
McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton.

The Talk of the Town

Lauren Collins: The Brooklyn painter Kehinde Wiley.
Lauren Collins Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The painter Kehinde Wiley first travelled to Nigeria in 1997. He was trying to find his father, whom he had never met, or, more crucially for a portraitist, seen. (His mother didn’t have any photographs.) After several weeks in Lagos, he found his dad, who welcomed him. But--like any . . .
James Surowiecki: What drives market volatility?
James Surowiecki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
American investors are frazzled. True, oil prices have fallen from their most vertiginous highs, the dollar is a bit stronger, and the stock market has actually risen over the past month. But none of those things have happened in a smooth and steady fashion. The stock market’s “ascent,” in particular . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: What Barack Obama is up against.
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The week before the week before this week’s scheduled gathering of the delegates and their media camp followers in Denver, the nominee-presumptive of the Democratic Party did something that is strongly recommended, and ought to be mandatory, for anyone who has just logged a year and a half’s worth . . .

 

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Philosophy of Psychology Section - Devoted to the study of the history and the philosophical foundations of psychology. With and annual convention, member directory, and publications.

A2HPS3 - Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science. Online newsletters and membership information.
Meta Description: [ Home Page for the Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science. ]

AFOS - The Association for the Foundations of Science, Language, and Cognition offers recent news, membership details, and the Foundations of Science journal.

404 Austrian Karl R. Popper Research Association - Organization founded with the primary mission of publishing a series of works in the Popperian tradition. Organizational contacts, news, and list of publications.

BC Skeptics, The British Columbia Society for Skeptical Enquiry - Based on critical thinking and the scientific method, the Canadian group offers discussion on paranormal claims. With calendar and news.

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.

Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics - Promotes research and teaching within the field by publishing newsletters and two journals and conducting annual meetings. Includes its bulletin and constitution.
Meta Description: [ The Home Page of the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics / Soci�t� canadienne d'histoire et de philosophie des math�matiques ]

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 English.

European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) - Interdisciplinary scholarly society provides details on the publications, conferences and membership.

500 HOPOS, The History of Philosophy of Science Working Group - International working group of scholars with interest in research on the history of the philosophy of science and related topics.

International Society for the Philosophy of Chemistry (ISPC) - Studies the philosophical foundations of chemistry and their connection to other philosophical disciplines. With publications and events.

ISHPSSB - The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology is interdisciplinary. With a journal and a newsletter.

500 Philosophy of Science Association - Publishes Philosophy of Science, hosts biennial meetings.

Society for Philosophy and Geography - Professional organization promotes discussion between the disciplines. Includes membership and contact information.

Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) - Devoted to understanding science and technology. With publications, reports, and prizes.

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, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ Social Economics - The concern with human values, the nature of the person, the distribution of wealth, income, and power, and the well-being of people. ]

The Society for Philosophy and Psychology (SPP) - Promotes interaction between philosophers and psychologists and other cognitive scientists on issues of common concern. Offers meeting notes.