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 an annual online summer school and satellite events at larger conferences.
About
History, constitution, members, etc.
2026 Conference
Learn about this year’s conference to be held in Toronto, Canada on 25 - 27 May.
Past Events
An archive of past activities of the Society.
2026 Summer School
Learn about this year’s online summer school, July 18 & 20 w/additional dates TBD.
Announcements
SMS Summer School 2026 has confirmed the dates (July 18 & 20) for ‘Essentialism in Metaphysics and Social Ontology’, to be taught by Mike Raven and Asya Passinsky.
Registration is open for SMS’s 11th Annual Conference! Please register hereby May 17th.
Extended Deadline for SMS’s 11th Annual Conference CFP: Feb 15, 2026
There is an SMS group session at the upcoming APA Central Meeting 18-21 Feb, 2026: G3D. (APA Central Program)
The CFP for SMS’s 11th Annual Conference, to be held in Toronto, Canada 25-27 May, 2026, 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