The resources here range further than the traditional topics in philosophy of science to include sites pertaining to ethical issues, sites in philosophy of mind and cognitive science, and sites dealing with social issues surrounding science as well.
This site started from Dey Alexander’s Philosophy in Cyberspace, Peter Suber’s Guide to Philosophy on the Internet, and Tom Stone’s Episteme Links, but gathers links from many places. If you think a link should be added to this page, please contact me.
General Resources
- *Case Studies in Science
- Philosophy of Science — Frisian School
- Philosophy of Science in Britain
- Philosophy of Science and Information Technology: A Tribute to Thomas Kuhn
- The Science Lab.com – resources for a wide variety of sciences, plus philosophical resources
- Science Studies
- Textbook: Pine, Ronald, Science and the Human Prospect
- Voice of the Shuttle Science, Technology, and Culture Page
Science News
- Human Nature Review
- National Geographic News
- SciCentral
- Science Daily
- Science News
- Scientific American News
- SciTech Daily
- Universe Today
- World Science
Philosophy and Specific Sciences
Anthropology
- Anthropology and Intercultural Philosophy — Wim van Binsbergen
- Anthropology in the News
- Anthropology Internet Resources
- Anthropology Links
- Anthropology Resources
- Anthropology and Philosophy: International Multidisciplinary Journal – journal
- Cultural Dynamics – journal
- Philosophy and the Scope of Anthropology – course
- Theoretical Anthropology – journal
Archaeology
- Archnet — Archaeology Sites
- Vianello, Andrea. What is the Importance of “Philosophy and Archaeology” by Merrilee Salmon for current archaeology?
Biology (see also Medicine, Cognitive Science)
- Bibliography: History and Philosophy of Biology
- Bioethics Discussion Pages
- Bioethics Website
- Biomedical Ethics Bookmarks
- Biomedical Ethics Search Engine
- Biomedical Ethics: Readings on the Internet
- Classic Papers in Genetics
- Centre for Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania
- Darwin’s Metaphor: Nature’s Place in Victorian Culture — book by Robert Young
- Evolution, Complexity, and Philosophy
- GenEthics.ca
- Human Cloning & Philosophy Search Engine
- Human Genome Project & Philosophy Search Engine
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Bioethics Online Service
- MedWeb: Bioethics
- MendelWeb — resources on classical genetics
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Biology Links
- Philosophy of Biology Links
- Society for Bioethics and Classical Philosophy
- International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology, Andrew Carpenter, Antioch University
- Lindley Darden Philosophy of Biology Courses, U. of Maryland
Chemistry
- Classic Papers from the History of Chemistry — also a few physics papers as well.
- Chemistry and Philosophy
- HYLE (International Journal of the Philosophy of Chemistry) Links
- Philosophy of Chemistry
- Philosophy of Chemistry Links
- Philosophy of Chemistry Links
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience (see also Psychology)
- Celebrities in Cognitive Science — links to pages on major figures
- Cog Prints Electronic Archives — papers in cognitive science, psychology, philosophy of mind.
- Cognitive Science Article Archive
- Computational Epistemology Lab
- Franchi, Stefano and Güven Güzeldere. Constructions of the Mind: Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities
- Mind/Brain Resource Site
- Minds, Brains & Intelligent Behavior: An Introduction to Cognitive Science — J. Hernandez Cruz (course)
- MIT Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science
- Neurosciences on the Internet
- Non-Cartesian Cognitive Science
- Philosophy and Cognitive Science — Serge Sharoff
- Philosophy and the Neurosciences Online
- Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Neuroscience
- Prehistory of Cognitive Science Web
- Self-Reference in Phenomenology and Cognitive Science
- WWW Resources on the Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
Computing & Mathematics
- Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics
- Computer Ethics
- Darden, Lindley. Anomaly-Driven Theory Redesign: Computational Philosophy of Science Experiments.
- Information Ethics
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics, Rob Loftis, Northwestern U
- MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive: Great Mathematicians
- Mathematics Lectures
- Mathematicians of the 17th and 18th Century
- Philosophy and Computing Webliography — Luciano Floridi
- Philosophy: Mathematics and the Liberal Arts
- Philosophy of Mathematics Links
- Philosophy of Mathematics Links
Economics
- Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics
- International Economics and Philosophy Society
- Nienke’s History and Philosophy of Economics
- Philosophy and Economics, Barry Smith, SUNY Buffalo
- Philosophy and Economics Search Engine
- Philosophy of Economics
- Philosophy of Economics & Philosophy of Science Bibliography
- World Congress of Philosophy: Philosophy and Economics Papers
Geography
History
Medicine (see also Biology)
- History and Philosophy of Medicine, U. of Kansas.
- Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
- Ludwik Fleck
- MacLean Centre for Clinical Medical Ethics
- Philosophy and Medicine
- Philosophy of Medicine, Islamic Perspective
- Polish School of Philosophy of Medicine
Physics
- Conceptual Problems in Quantum Mechanics, Rob Loftis, Northwestern U
- Gilson, James. The Fine Structure Constant: A 20th Century Mystery
- Metaphysical Review: Essays on the Foundations of Physics
- Quantum Philosophy Theories
- Philosophy of Physics Links
- Philosophy of Physics Links
Political Science
- Political Philosophy/Political Theory on the Internet
- Political Science, Philosophy, and Theory
- Political Science Virtual Library
Psychology (see also Cognitive Science)
- Metapsychology
- Philosophy and the Neurosciences
- Philosophy of Psychiatry Bibliography — Christian Perring
- Philosophy of Psychology — Henry Jackman (course)
- Randrup, Axel. “Idealist Philosophy: What is Real? Conscious Experience Seen as Basic to All Ontology. An Overview”
- Randrup, Axel. “Conscious Experience, Existence and Behaviour: Significance of Consciousness in Human Life.”
- Scientific Explanation in Psychology and Cognitive Science, Joseph Cruz, Hampshire College (course)
Sociology (including Philosophy of Social Science)
- Philosophy of Social Science Links
- Social Science Information Gateway
- Social Science On-Line Periodicals – UNESCO
Technology
Centres, Associations, Programs, Societies
- British Society for the Philosophy of Science
- Centre for the Philosophy of the Natural and Social Science, LSE
- Centre for the Philosophy of Science, Pittsburgh
- Department of History and Philosophy of Science (Indiana Bloomington)
- Minnesota Centre for the Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Science Association
- Philosophy of Science Society, Japan
Science and Technology Studies/Social Study of Science Resources
- Critical and Cultural Studies on Science — M.A. Course, with resources, by Helena Sheehan
- Science, Technology and Society
- Socialcritic.org — large list of links to editorials and papers critiquing contemporary technology and science, and the society that sustains them.
- Society for the Social Study of Science
- STS Links — a superb collection of links to STS resources, by Helena Sheehan
- STS Links
Philosophy of (Natural) Science Courses
- Philosophy of Science, Andrew Ward, San Jose State
- Philosophy of Science, R. McLeary
- Philosophical Perspectives on Science, Elizabeth Wakeman, Albertson College
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, Rob Loftis, Northwestern U
- Science, Society and Prejudice, Rob Loftis, Northwestern U
- The Philosophy of Time, Rob Loftis, Northwestern U
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, J. Rumsey, Indiana U. Southeast
- Inventing Science: From Thales to Euclid, G. Crane, Tufts U.
- Philosophy of Science, R. Bombardi, Middle Tennessee State U
- Philosophy of Science, Chris Latiolais, Kalamazoo College
- Philosophy of Science, Bruce Janz, Augustana U. College
- Christian Thought in a Scientific World, Donald Wacome (Philosophy), Sara Tolsma (Biology), Henry Veldhuis (Physics), Northwestern College.
- History and Philosophy of Science, Charles Ess, Drury College. With course notes
Philosophy of Science Topics
General Course Resources
Useful links for examples of scientific practice
- Discover (general science magazine)
- The Discovery Channel (Science TV station)
- The Nature of Things (CBC TV science show)
- Quirks and Quarks (CBC radio science show)
- Scientific American (general science magazine)
- History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Web Site
- SHiPS Resource Center for Science Teachers Using Sociology, History and Philosophy of Science
- Essays on Science & Society
- Classic Papers from the History of Chemistry
- Classic Papers in Genetics
- Biology and Evolutionary Theory FAQ
- Center for the Study of Bioethics
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues in Science Program
- PBS Science Online
- National Public Radio’s “Living on Earth”
- Environmental News Network
- New York Times Science Page
- Science Matters: News from the Frontiers of Science
- AAAS’s Science NetLinks
- Issues in Science & Technology Online
- Scout Report for Science & Engineering on the Net
- Nature Magazine
- Technology Review
- ScienceDaily
- The Why Files: Science Behind the News
- UniSci.com – Daily University Science News
- Science Magazine
- ScienceNOW
- Scientific American Magazine
- National Geographic
- Smithsonian Magazine
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- Smithsonian Photographs Online
- The Scientist: The Newspaper for the Life Sciences Professional
- Newslinks: Newspapers, Magazines, & News Services Worldwide
What is science?
- Pine, Ronald. Science and the Human Prospect
History of Science
- Alfred Russel Wallace Page
- Beginner’s Guide to Research in the History of Science
- History of Science Society
- History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Medicine
- Virtual Center, Science and Technology (ECHO: Exploring and Collecting History Online)
Science and Culture
- Alan Sokal and the Social Text Affair
- Science and Culture
- Science as Culture
- Voice of the Shuttle Science, Technology, and Culture Page
Science and Religion
- Scientific Pantheism
- Science and Faith – mostly Christianity. Many links.
- Science and Religion
Science and Gender
- *4000 Years of Women in Science
- Feminist Epistemology and Philosophy of Science
- Science and Gender
- Women and Computer Science
- Women Scientists
- *Women and Science/Technology — a great collection of resources, including bibliographies, links, organization, and much more.
Science and Ethics/Values
- Ethics Centre for Engineering and Science
- Ethics in Science
- Ethics in Science Links
- *Online Ethics Centre for Engineering and Science — excellent set of resources
- *Professional Ethics for Scientists – course-related annotated bibliography. Very extensive.
- Science and Ethics
- Science and Technology Ethics Resources on the WWW — UBC Center for Applied Ethics
- Science Ethics Bibliography — stopped updating in 1997, but still useful.
- Science Ethics Resources on the Net
Critiques and Limits of Science
- The Limits of Science — Anthony Liversidge
Natural Science
Reason and Method in Science
- Bad Science
- Feynman, Richard. Cargo Cult Science
- Halwes, Terry. The Myth of the Magical Scientific Method
- Incommensurability Bibliography
- Maxwell, Nicholas. From Knowledge to Wisdom – work on reforming scientific method.
- The Method of Hypothesis
- The Method of Hypothesis – Deductive Version – Falsification
- Pine, Ronald, Philosophy and the Scientific Method
- Scientific Method and the Philosophy of Science – mostly bibliography
- Scientific Method: Bacon & Descartes
- Scientific Method: Some Basic Concepts
- Socratic Method and Scientific Method
- The Nature and Philosophy of Science.
Observation
Experiment
- Malhotra, Yogesh, On Science, Scientific Method And Evolution Of Scientific Thought: A Philosophy Of Science Perspective Of Quasi-Experimentation
Explanation
Laws
- Laws of Nature – Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Nature of Theories
The Metaphysics of Science: Realism vs. anti-realism
- Instrumentalism and Scientific Reason
- Radical Constructivism
- Scientific Realism and Anti-Realism (Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
- Scientific Realism and Scientific Anti-realism
- Scientific Realism/Anti-Realism: Strengths and Weaknesses
Progress? Paradigms?
Science and Pseudo-Science
- Science and Pseudo-Science
- Skepticism: Sources of Skeptical Information on the Internet
- The Skeptic’s Refuge
Philosophy of Social Science
General Resources
- An Essay in the Philosophy of Social Science – Peter Meyer
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Philosophy of Social Science — Google Web Directory
- Philosophy of Social Science Links
- Philosophy of Social Science Resources
- Research Resources in Social Science – general portal, lots of links
- Social Sciences Electronic Journals
- Social Science, Philosophy of – Routledge Encyclopedia
Is Social Science Science?
The Explanation of Action
The Understanding of Action
- Mallery, John, et. al. Hermeneutics: From Textual Explication to Computer Understanding?
The Problem of Free Will
Philosophy of Social Science Courses
- Philosophy of Social Science – Howard Richards
- Philosophy of Social Science – Merrilee Salmon & S. Uchii
- Philosophy of Social Science – Chris Swoyer