British Society for the Philosophy of Science Archive
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: British Society for the Philosophy of Science Archive
Classmark: MS 1793
Date(s): 1974-2001
Size and medium: 16 boxes and 1 envelope
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/33783
Description
Archive of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science This archive was organised and catalogued by Peter Vickers of the University of Leeds. The material was collected by Steven French, past President of the Society and was received from Tony Dale, former Treasurer of the BSPS, Donald Gillies, past President of the BSPS and former Editor of the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, Robin Hendry, former Secretary of the BSPS, and Greg Hunt, former Editor of the BJPS. It has been grouped according to who it was received from, as indicated on the spreadsheet.
Biography or history
Founded in 1988, the purpose of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science is to study the logic, methods and philosphy of science, as well as those of the various special sciences, including the social sciences.
Provenance
The preparation of the archive was supported by funding from the British Society for the Philosophy of Science. French and Vickers would like to thank Rachel Cooper, Secretary of the BSPS, Alice Drewery, Treasurer of the BSPS, Liza Giffen, University of Leeds Library Archivist and the Committee of the BSPS for all their help and support. The British Society for the Philosophy of Science would also like to thank the Leeds University Library for agreeing to host the archive.
Access and usage
Access
Some parts of this collection have not been listed in detail and the content may be protected under the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Please consult the relevant part of the catalogue for specific details. Where a detailed record does not exist, please contact Special Collections. Upon receipt of your request, a member of the team will discuss your requirements with you and review relevant material accordingly