Philip Beeley

Dr. Philip Beeley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Tübingen, specializing in the history of philosophy and science in the early modern period. He holds academic affiliations including General Editor of Leonhard Euler's Opera Omnia (Reihe IV/A) and membership in the Bernoulli-Euler Commission and the British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM). His research focuses on intellectual networks, correspondence studies, and the communication of knowledge in early modern Europe, with a particular emphasis on figures like John Wallis and Leibniz.

Beeley received his Dr. phil. from TU Berlin (1993) and MA/BA degrees from TU Berlin and Bangor University, focusing on philosophy, mathematics, and pedagogy. He has held research fellowships funded by AHRC, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and others, notably leading projects on mathematical culture in Restoration England and the 'Cultures of Knowledge' digital initiative. His extensive editorial work includes volumes on Wallis's correspondence and Leibniz's manuscripts.

His research interests span early modern scientific communication, book history, and the interplay between mathematics and philosophy. Notable publications include studies on Leibniz's intellectual networks, Wallis's contributions to mathematics, and the reception of ancient mathematical texts. Beeley has organized numerous international conferences, including events on John Wallis, Leibniz, and the history of mathematical practices. His work bridges historiography with digital humanities, exploring how archival materials can reveal historical knowledge networks.

Beeley's academic service includes roles at Oxford's History Faculty, editorial boards for journals like Notes & Records, and peer review for major presses. He has delivered invited lectures globally, addressing topics such as Euler's correspondence, Leibniz's mathematical philosophy, and the role of early modern scientific periodicals.