The Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting in Halifax at Dalhousie University in conjunction with the 2026 Meetings of the Canadian Philosophical Association, the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, and the Canadian Society for the Study of Practical Ethics, Thursday–Saturday, June 4–6, 2026. Jacqueline Feke of the University of Waterloo will deliver the annual Kenneth O. May Lecture.
There will be two types of sessions featuring 20-minute talks. In the Special Session on Ancient Mathematics, papers are welcome on the history and/or philosophy of mathematics in the ancient world, or on any related topic. Talks concerning the mathematics of any pre-modern culture are welcome. Talks may be given in either English or French. Please send your title and abstract (200 words or less) in Word or in the body of an email by February 1, 2026, to Robert E. Bradley, bradley@adelphi.edu, and Duncan Melville, dmelville@stlawu.edu.
In the General Session, papers are welcome on any subject relating to the history of mathematics, its use in the teaching of mathematics, the philosophy of mathematics, or a related topic. Talks may be given in either English or French. Please send your title and abstract (200 words or less) in Word or in the body of an email by February 1, 2026, to Maria Zack, mzack@pointloma.edu.
Proposals for special events such as stand-alone paper sessions, panels, or symposia are welcome; please direct your proposal to all three organizers.
Travel stipends of $750 CA are available for up to six papers given by graduate students and early career scholars (post-2023 PhD) at this meeting.
Please send your title and abstract (200 words or less) in Word or in the body of an email by February 1, 2026, to: / Veuillez envoyer le titre de votre communication, ainsi qu’un bref résumé de 200 mots ou moins en format Word ou dans le corps d’un courriel avant le 1 février 2026 à:
GENERAL SESSION / SÉANCE GÉNÉRALE: Maria Zack, mzack@pointloma.edu
SPECIAL SESSION / SÉANCE SPÉCIALE: Robert E. Bradley, bradley@adelphi.edu Duncan Melville, dmelville@stlawu.edu