Society for the Metaphysics of Science
The SMS seeks to promote work in the ‘metaphysics of science’, one of the most exciting areas of professional philosophical research.
We host an annual conference whose location cycles between Europe, North America, and virtually, in addition to satellite events.
About
History, constitution, members, etc.
2025 Conference
Learn about this year’s conference to be held in Lugano, Switzerland on 30 June - 2 July.
Past Events
An archive of past activities of the Society.
Announcements
Registration for SMS 2025 in Lugano is now live. Register by May 15th.
There are two SMS group sessions at the upcoming APA Pacific Meeting 16 - 19 April, 2025: G1O and G2J. (APA Pacific Program)
CFP for SMS’s 10th Annual Conference, held in Lugano, Switzerland from June 30 - July 2.
The CFP for SMS’s 9th Annual Conference, to be held virtually 29-31 August, 2024, is now available.
Here is a CFP for a special issue of Revue de métaphysique et de morale on the metaphysics of science (edited by Max Kistler)
The schedule and booklet for our 2023 Conference are now available.
Details about our 2023 Summer School are now available here.
We are now accepting submissions for our 2023 Conference at Dalhousie University, 10-12 August 2023.
The Conference Booklet for our 2022 Conference is now available!
Inquiries and Membership
For general inquiries, to suggest an announcement, or to be added to our email/membership list, please email our Secretary, Jenn McDonald: jenniferrosemcdonald [at] gmail [dot] com