The Asian Philosophy of Science Association

THE ASIAN PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

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Submission: EPSA Cognate Session at EPSA25

APSA26: Call for Host Institutions
Mission

The Asian Philosophy of Science Association (APSA) is a formal association, officially registered in Hong Kong, to advance the reserach and teaching in philosophy of science in Asia.
Promote the dialogue and collaboration between philosophers of science in Asia;
Bring together philosophers of science (especially in the younger generation) in Asia to contribute to world-leading research and teaching in the philosophy of science;
Offer a visible platform to encourage the communication between philosophers of science in Asia and other parts of the world.

Constitution

Governing Board

Committees & Office

Advisory Board
Governing Board
Chuang Liu
President
Yafeng Shan
Vice President
Nikolaj Jang Lee Linding Pedersen
Chair of the Finance Committee
Young E Rhee
Co-Chair of the Membership Committee
Wei Wang
Co-Chair of the Membership Committee
Qiaoying Lu
Chair of the Media Committee
Eugene Y. S. Chua
Chair of the Outreach Committee
Advisory Board
Craig Callender
Michela Massimi
Jutta Schickore
Kareem Khalifa
Kerry McKenzie
Stephen Turner
James Ladyman
John Norton
Jon Williamson
Sabina Leonelli
Alan Richardson
James Woodward
Benefits of Joining
APSA Mailing List

APSA members regularly receive up-to-date information on news, events, and job opportunities about philosophy of science in Asia.
Electoral Privileges

APSA members can stand for, and vote for, the membership of the Governing Board.
Reduced Rates

APSA members pay a reduced registration fee for the APSA biennial conferences as well as some APSA-sponsored events.
Mentoring Scheme
APSA student members who are looking for guidance on any aspect of their professional development in the philosophy of science can be paired with senior mentors by application.
Philosophy of Science Events in Asia

NUS Presidential Conference: Philosophy of Physics
11-13 Dec 2025, National University of Singapore (Conference)
Call for Abstracts: The 7th Workshop for Young Scholars in Science and Philosophy: Cognition and Reality
6 - 9 June 2025, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (workshop)
The Asian Network for the Philosophy of the Social Sciences Biennial Conference 2025
11 - 12 July 2025, Taylor's University, Malaysia (Conference)
The 27th International Congress of History of Science and Technology
29 June - 5 July 2025, University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand (conference)
Explanation, Narrative, and Understanding in the Social Sciences
25 - 27 June 2025, HKUST (conference)
Evolution and Development: From Life to Mind
19 - 20 August 2024, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Workshop)
Philosophy of Science and Epistemology
27 - 29 June 2024, HKUST (conference)
Artificial Intelligence: Philosophical Foundations and Methodological Approaches
July - October 2024, Beijing Normal University (lecture series)
Philosophy of Science and Epistemology
27 - 29 June 2024, HKUST (conference)
Job Opportunities in Asia

Postdoc Fellowships at CASIP
The Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIP) is hiring 4 postdoc fellows in philosophy of science (broadly construed).
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Philosophy of Science Institutions in Asia
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Center for Philosophy of Science, HKUST is a leading reserch center on philosophy of science in Asia.
Peking University
The section of Philosophy of Science and Technology in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Peking University is one of the leading instituitions specialising in the philosophy of science in Aisa.
Fudan University
Department of Philosophy of Science and Logic, Fudan University is one of the biggest departments of its kind in Asia, headed by Prof. Chuang Liu.
Beijing Normal University
The Institutie of Research of History and Philosophy of Science at BNU is one of major and leading research centres in the philosophy of science in Asia.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
The Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition at NYCU, established in 2005, is one of the leading philosophy of mind and cognitive science research institutes in Asia. Its research centred around consciousness and the philosophy of cognitive science.
Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Established in 2020, the Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIP) gathered world leading philosophers of science. It aims to promote the coordination between science and philosophy.
Tsinghua University
The Department of the History of Science was established in 2017 with a special focus on the philosophy of science and technology.
Nanyang Technological University
As one of the top Philosophy departments in Asia, Philosophy of Science research at NTU Singapore covers all aspects of the history and philosophy of science and technology.
National Taiwan University
The Center for Traditional and Scientific Metaphysics (TSM Center) at NTU is dedicated to cultivating interdisciplinary metaphysical research regarding the mind, matter, causality, etc.
National University of Singapore
As a leading philosophy department in Asia, NUS has specializations in philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, logic and philosophy of mathematics.
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'Explanation, Narrative, and Understanding in the Social Sciences' Conference (Registration)
HK$320.00 - HK$900.00
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Standard Membership 1 (early bird)
HK$780.00
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HK$580.00
The standard membership fee (2-year) applies to regular faculty members with annual salary below USD 12,800, postdocs, retired, etc.

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HK$270.00
The student membership (2-year) applies to students.

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Submission: APSA Cognate Session at EPSA25
Please submit a 500-word abstract for blind review by 2 April 2025. Note that only APSA paid members are eligible to present in the APSA Cognate Session at EPSA25 after acceptance.
Call for Host Institutions: APSA26
The Asian Philosophy of Science Association (APSA) is planning to convene its first conference in 2026 (https://www.philsciasia.org/). APSA is seeking a host institution for this conference. To be considered for hosting APSA26, please send a full Expression of Interest by June 15, 2025, to the Chair of APSA’s Outreach Committee, Eugene Y. S. Chua (eugene.chuays@ntu.edu.sg), under the subject header "Expression of Interest to Host APSA26".

APSA expects at least 100-200 participants at the 2026 conference, to take place during the last week of July 2026. The Outreach Committee intends to select a host institution by July 1, 2025, and to circulate a call for papers soon after. The Outreach Committee will be responsible for circulating the call for papers, selecting speakers, and organising the program. The Local Organising Committee will be responsible for all local logistical matters.

An Expression of Interest must contain the following elements:
A description of the venue, providing evidence that it is suitable for holding a conference of at least 100 participants and that it is supplied with presentation equipment.
A proposed Chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and other members of the LOC. Please include CVs of the LOC Chair and other LOC members.
A description of the hosting institution (the primary organisation(s) of the LOC members).
Information about the city and state.
A description of the accessibility of the venue. This should address transportation and visa constraints, particularly for citizens of other Asian states.
Information about a range of accommodation options near the venue.
Details of possible social events, such as an opening reception and a conference banquet.
Information about local attractions.
A budget.
An official letter of support from the host institution.
Letters of material support, if any, from local convention bureaus, universities, or governmental agencies.
Please compile them into a single .pdf file and email it to Eugene Y. S. Chua (eugene.chuays@ntu.edu.sg).