Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science

The Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science (CSHPS/SCHPS) is a Canadian scholarly society that serves as a national forum for historians, philosophers, sociologists and a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars interested in exploring all aspects of science, past and present. Its bilingual name reflects Canada's two official languages: the English acronym CSHPS and the French acronym SCHPS (Société canadienne d'histoire et de philosophie des sciences). The society is open to anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of the sciences, and it charges modest annual membership fees of CAN $40 per year, with reduced rates of $25 for students and retirees. The society's principal activities are its annual conference, held within the Congress of Social Sciences and Humanities, and its newsletter, the Communiqué, which is published three times a year and provides members with information about the activities of the Society and its members. CSHPS also maintains a website that links to programs, seminars, societies and federations, journals, newsletters, bulletins and other resources. Membership benefits include the Communiqué, the option to receive the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) Annual Proceedings for an additional $10, and special discounted subscription rates from Elsevier, representing savings of between 40–50% or more on standard personal prices for selected titles. The society is governed by a constitution and an Executive Council, with a Membership Directory and Executive Council Officers list maintained on its website. Administrative functions, such as membership processing, are handled by volunteer academic service positions; for example, membership forms are directed to Dr. Andrew Inkpen at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. The society also collaborates with related organizations, such as the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM), and shares calls for papers and abstracts for events like the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting. As of 2026, the society continues to hold its annual meeting, with the 2026 conference scheduled for June 4–6, 2026.

The Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science (CSHPS/SCHPS) is a Canadian scholarly society that brings together historians, philosophers, sociologists and a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars interested in exploring all aspects of science, past and present. The society operates bilingually, using both the English acronym CSHPS and the French acronym SCHPS (Société canadienne d'histoire et de philosophie des sciences), reflecting Canada's official bilingualism. The society's core activities are its annual conference, held within the Congress of Social Sciences and Humanities, and its newsletter, the Communiqué, published three times a year. The annual meeting is a key gathering for the Canadian community of historians and philosophers of science, and it is often held in conjunction with related societies such as the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) and the Canadian Philosophical Association. For example, the 2026 CSHPM Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place in Halifax at Dalhousie University in conjunction with the 2026 meetings of the Canadian Philosophical Association and CSHPS. Membership in CSHPS is open to anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of the sciences. Annual dues are CAN $40, with reduced rates of $25 for students and retirees. Members receive the Communiqué, may purchase the CSHPM Annual Proceedings for an additional $10, and are eligible for special discounted subscription rates from Elsevier, representing savings of between 40–50% or more on standard personal prices for selected titles. The society also maintains a website with links to programs, seminars, societies and federations, journals, newsletters, bulletins and other resources. The society is governed by a constitution and an Executive Council. A Membership Directory and Executive Council Officers list are maintained on its website. Administrative tasks, such as membership processing, are handled by volunteer academic service positions; for instance, membership forms are directed to Dr. Andrew Inkpen at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. The society also shares news and calls for papers from related organizations, such as the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting, which in 2026 will be held at the Democritus University of Thrace in Greece from 8–11 October 2026, with a submission deadline of 31 January 2026. As of 2026, the society remains active, with its annual meeting scheduled for June 4–6, 2026. Its ongoing activities include publishing the Communiqué, organizing the annual conference, and facilitating communication among Canadian and international scholars in the history and philosophy of science.

• CSHPS Annual Meeting / SCHPS congrès annuel scheduled for June 4-6, 2026.

• Call for Abstracts for ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026, to be held at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, 8–11 October 2026; submission deadline 31 January 2026.

• Call for Papers for CSHPM Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in Halifax at Dalhousie University in conjunction with the 2026 meetings of the Canadian Philosophical Association and CSHPS.

A national, bilingual scholarly society for the history and philosophy of science in Canada, open to all interested individuals and affiliated with the Congress of Social Sciences and Humanities.

• CSHPS Annual Meeting / SCHPS congrès annuel

  The society's annual conference, held within the Congress of Social Sciences and Humanities.

• Communiqué

  The newsletter of the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, published three times a year.

• Membership

  Open to anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of the sciences; annual dues CAN $40 ($25 for students and retirees).

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