Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences
The Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences is an interdisciplinary meeting place for the interaction between the humanities and the sciences.
Building bridges between philosophy and science
Modern science bears on areas traditionally occupied by the humanities. The humanities can learn from the sciences. But the sciences also need the reflective understanding that philosophy can provide.
At the Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences, you can find innovative opportunities for study and research that facilitate this two-way flow of ideas.
Research
Our research lies at the intersection of the humanities and the sciences. We specifically focus on these topics:
- Philosophy of biology
- Philosophy of mathematics and formal logic
- Philosophy of physics
- Science and democracy
- Philosophy of language
- Philosophy of medicine
- Philosophy of psychology
Regular events
We organize regular events for researchers and students affiliated with CPS and for the general public.
Collaboration
The Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences is a collaboration between the following units at UiO:
- UiO: Life Science
- The Science Studies Colloquium Series
- Centre for Pandemics and One-Health Research
- Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN)
- TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture
- Centre for the Study of Professions (SPS) (oslomet.no)
We also collaborate on several projects. See project collaboration.
Studies
Philosophy and the Sciences offers students the resources to reflect on fundamental questions.
Contact
Head of Centre:
Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences is located at IFIKK: