Cambridge Philosophical Society
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The Cambridge Philosophical Society (CPS) is a scientific society at University of Cambridge
. It was founded in 1819. The name derives from the medieval use of the word philosophy
to denote any research undertaken outside the fields of theology
and medicine
. The society was granted a royal charter by William IV in 1832.
The society has published several scientific journal
s, including Biological Reviews (established 1926) and Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
(formerly entitled Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, published since 1843). Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical Society was published between 1821-1928, but was then discontinued.
Members of the Society are called Fellows
and are usually academics or graduate students involved in mathematical or scientific research within the University. The equivalent organisation for philosophers is the Cambridge Moral Sciences Club
.
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
. It was founded in 1819. The name derives from the medieval use of the word philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
to denote any research undertaken outside the fields of theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
. The society was granted a royal charter by William IV in 1832.
The society has published several scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
s, including Biological Reviews (established 1926) and Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society is a mathematical journal published by Cambridge University Press. It aims to publish original research papers from a wide range of pure and applied mathematics. The journal, formerly entitled Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical...
(formerly entitled Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, published since 1843). Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical Society was published between 1821-1928, but was then discontinued.
Members of the Society are called Fellows
Fellows
Fellows or Fellowes is a surname and may refer to:People* Ailwyn Fellowes, 1st Baron Ailwyn , British businessman, farmer and politician* Carol Fellowes, 4th Baron Ailwyn , British peer...
and are usually academics or graduate students involved in mathematical or scientific research within the University. The equivalent organisation for philosophers is the Cambridge Moral Sciences Club
Cambridge University Moral Sciences Club
The Cambridge University Moral Sciences Club, founded in October 1878, is a philosophy discussion group that meets weekly at Cambridge during term time. Speakers are invited to give a 30-minute paper, after which discussion is thrown open for several hours....
.