The Italian Society for Logic and Philosophy of Science (SILFS) and the Italian Society for the History of Science (SISS) are jointly promoting two study days dedicated to reflecting on the integration of logic, history, and philosophy of science, with the aim of overcoming disciplinary boundaries and strengthening a comprehensive understanding of the scientific enterprise. The initiative brings together scholars from different backgrounds to discuss research, methodologies, and perspectives, while also addressing institutional issues such as evaluation, publication practices, and the relationship between academia, schools, and society. The program includes one day of dialogues and thematic discussions, and a second day devoted to technical working groups aimed at drafting a shared programmatic document for the Phil-02 area.
Venue and Dates
University of Padua, DiSSGeA, Aula Bortolani, Via del Vescovado 30, 21–22 January 2026.
Essential Program
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21 January — Dialogues and Perspectives: Opening remarks at 11:00 (Vincenzo Fano, Elena Canadelli, Andrea Caracausi, Fabio Grigenti), followed by three thematic sessions on Research (11:15–12:45), Methodologies (14:30–16:00), and Future Perspectives (16:30–18:00), with discussions, breaks, and a conference dinner.
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22 January — Technical Working Groups (9:15–11:15): 1) Universities and interdisciplinary perspectives; 2) Scientific publishing; 3) Society and education. Plenary report-back 11:45–13:00 and final remarks 13:00–13:15.
Objectives
To understand and enhance the interactions among philological, historical-critical, formal, and applied approaches, avoiding a separation between theoretical and historical dimensions. To engage active researchers, early-career scholars, and institutional stakeholders, encouraging fruitful exchanges and shared criteria within the Phil-02 area.
Participation and Registration
The invitation is extended to all researchers and to the SILFS and SISS communities, with particular attention to those working in logic, history, and philosophy of science, as well as to early-career scholars. Registration is open until 15 December. Information: info@societastoriadellascienza and terncla@gmail.com.