معرفی
Samuel Schindler is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University's Centre for Science Studies (CSS), affiliated with the Department of Mathematics - Science Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds (2008) and has held positions at the Universities of Birmingham, Stockholm, Konstanz, and Pittsburgh, as well as a visiting professorship at UBC. His research focuses on general philosophy of science (theory choice, prediction, explanation, discovery) and meta-philosophy (historical case studies, thought experiments). He combines philosophical analysis with empirical methods like historical investigations and survey experiments. His work has been supported by grants such as the DFF Sapere Aude Starting Grant (2016-2019).
- Education: PhD Philosophy (University of Leeds, 2008)
- Key Projects:
- Scientific Discovery: its past, present, and future (2025-2026)
- Nordic Network for Philosophy of Physics (2022-2023)
- Danish Research Network in Philosophy of Science (2013-2015)
Research interests emphasize bridging philosophy with empirical science studies, including studies on theoretical virtues, scientific intuitions, and the methodology of case-based reasoning. His influential book Theoretical Virtues in Science: Uncovering Reality Through Theory (CUP, 2018) is a key contribution to science epistemology.
