Call for Abstracts

15th Principia International Symposium

The 15th Principia International Symposium: Metaphysics of Science invites submissions of abstracts.  Non-exhaustive suggested themes include:

  • The relationship between metaphysics and science
  • Naturalistic metaphysics
  • Metametaphysics and the metaphysics of science
  • The metaphysics of particular scientific theories
  • Modality in science
  • Natural kinds
  • Social ontology
  • Scientific laws and laws of nature
  • Realism and antirealism in science and in mathematics
  • Logical and metaphysical approaches to scientific indeterminacy

As usual, in addition to the main theme, the Symposium welcomes submissions for contributed talks in theory of knowledge, logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science (broadly understood).

Submissions for contributed talks (20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A) should be prepared according to the guidelines below.

Notification of acceptance or rejection is expected by March 5, 2027.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must contain two separate editable files (see format below):

  1. A file prepared for blind review, containing: a title; an abstract between 150 and 500 words; 3 to 5 keywords. No references/bibliography are allowed. No figures are allowed. Use of AI tools must be restricted to grammatical revision only. 
  2. A file containing author(s) information in the following template: Name Middle Name (optional) Last Name. Department, Institute, Country. E-mail contact. 

Format:

.PDF submissions are not allowed.

  • Where to submit: principia.symposia@gmail.com
  • Use the subject: “SUBMISSION PRINCIPIA 2027” (nothing else)
  • Deadline for submissions: February 20, 2027

Avoid desk rejection: submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be evaluated by the Scientific Committee.

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