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Massimiliano Simons
@MassSimons
Assistant Prof. in Philosophy of Technology @FasosMaastricht, fascinated by #synbio, #sciencefiction and #conspiracytheory - he/him
Oct 10, 2022 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
To help me process the recent loss of @BrunoLatourAIME, let me give you some of my ‘hot takes’ on his work and how I read him. A thread 🧵1/ 1) I am a strong continuist about Latour’s work. There is no break, whatsoever, in his work. No early break towards sociology of science. No later break towards ecology. No break with earlier practices of critique etc. From beginning ‘till end it is continuous. 2/
Sep 14, 2021 • 29 tweets • 9 min read
Let me continue with my journey throughout French positivism! Today: Louis Rougier. Fascinating figure who brought logical positivism to France; laid the foundation of neoliberalism; and participated in secret diplomatic missions between Vichy-France and the UK during WWII 🧵 1/ Louis Rougier (1889 – 1982) is more or less forgotten. This despite (or because) the controversies during his lifetime; typically seen as far-right figure, mainly due to his connections with the Vichy Regime in WWII and later with the New Right in France (e.g. GRECE) 2/
Aug 9, 2021 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
As promised, a thread that collects all my threads about the history of French philosophy of science. I will add more in the future. It all started with a thread on Léon Brunschvicg #histsci #philsci #hopos 1/

I also did one on Émile Meyerson 2/

May 5, 2021 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Currently reading some French positivism. Given the current ‘rediscovery’ of the political program of positivism of the Vienna Circle, it is important not to forget that French positivism also existed. Let me start today with Auguste Comte! A short thread. #philsci #hopos 1/ Positivism has always been political. Auguste Comte, the ‘father’ of positivism, introduced concept for political goal: to offer an alternative political program, avoiding both conservatism and the excesses of the revolutionaries (writing just after the French Revolution). 2/
Apr 23, 2021 • 17 tweets • 5 min read
So, as promised: why Brunschvicg claimed “Aristotle had the mental age of an 8-year old.” This was not just a random insult, but highlights a complex, yet forgotten research program in early 20th century French philosophy of science. A thread... 1/17

Short answer: Jean Piaget! Psychology had a central role in early 20C French #philsci, an aspect that disappeared after WWII, when structuralism took over. Let's have closer look.. 2/