History and Philosophy of Cosmology Society
ETS
An international scholarly community promoting the history, philosophy, and foundations of cosmology from ancient models of the heavens to contemporary theories of the universe.
WHO WE ARE
A Network of Scholars
The Society brings together historians, philosophers, and physicists who study how human beings understood the cosmos across cultures and centuries.
Through conferences, working groups, and an active publication programme, we foster dialogue between the sciences and the humanities on the deepest questions about the universe.
The Society was created as third sector organization in 2026 as the result of two large projects hosted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona and later on by the University of Milan Statale spanning from 2018 to 2026: PROTEUS – “Paradoxes and Metaphors of Time in Early Universe(s)” funded by the European Research Council (GA 758145) and COSMOS funded by Cariplo Foundation (2021-0567-COSMOS). The Society is non-profit, non-governmental, and values-driven entity.
History
Exploring cosmological models from antiquity to the modern era.
Philosophy
Examining the conceptual foundations of theories of the universe.
Cosmology
Connecting historical inquiry with contemporary cosmological science.
THE SOCIETY
A Global Community
STEERING COMMITTEE
Silvia De Bianchi
PRESIDENT
University of Milan Statale
Francesco Fronterotta
University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Michele Alessandrelli
CNR-IRFiS
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Gabriele Gava
University of Turin
Vera Matarese
University of Perugia
Giovanni Macchia
University of Urbino
CONFERENCES
Conferences
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12 – 17 September 2022
H&PCC 2022
First History & Philosophy of Cosmology Conference 12-17 September 2022 University of Milan, Italy The First History & Philosophy of Cosmology Conference was held in 2022 at the University of Milan – Statale To read the program and watch the videos, please visit the ERC PROTEUS website
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10
Sep
2024
EVENTS
Upcoming Events
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6 – 9 July 2026
3rd History & Philosophy of Cosmology Conference
H&PCC 2026 University of Athens Kostis Palamas Building 48, Akadimias str. & Sina str., 105 62 Athens The 3rd History & Philosophy of Cosmology Conference will be held 6–9 July 2026 at the University of Athens. Suggested topics, approached from a historical and/or philosophical perspective, include (but are not limited to): Programme Committee:Antonis Antoniou (University of Athens)Silvia De Bianchi (University of Milan)Juliusz…
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Society
Membership is open to scholars, students, and anyone with a serious interest in the history and philosophy of cosmology. Choose the tier that fits you and then scroll down to the application form. Please, note that “Other” includes PhD Students and Postdocs.
Associate Member
€20 / year
- Quarterly newsletter
- Associate directory listing
- Observer at the AGM
Full Member
€100 Staff/50 Other / year
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Full Member directory listing
- Voting rights at the AGM
CONTACT
Get in Touch
Questions about membership, events, or collaboration? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out using the contact details.
Reach the committee directly:
SECRETARIAT
Department of Philosophy, University of Rome “La Sapienza” Via Carlo Fea, 2 00161 Rome, Italy
SOCIAL
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