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Call for applications to join the Board of the Centre for Critical Realism
The Centre for Critical Realism (CCR) was established as a charitable trust in November 1996 with the general aim of supporting and promoting activities, both theoretical and practical, concerned with the development of realist social theory and philosophy. Today the… Read More »Call for applications to join the Board of the Centre for Critical Realism
IACR 2026 call for papers issued
Varieties of Realism, Varieties of Critical Realism? This year’s annual conference of the International Association for Critical Realism will be held at the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, Netherlands. Pre-Conference: July 27 – July 29, 2026Conference: July… Read More »IACR 2026 call for papers issued
Call for papers: special issue on critical realism and human-nature relations
A guest post by Leigh Price (University of Inland Norway, leigh.price@inn.no), Andreas Vavvos (University ofCrete, Greece & University of Saint Andrews, UK), and Jan Zumoberhaus (University of Fribourg,Switzerland). Submission Deadline: 28 February 2025 The Journal of Critical Realism is calling… Read More »Call for papers: special issue on critical realism and human-nature relations
New bibliography of Margaret Archer’s work
A guest post by Aristide Bertrand The CSO, an international and interdisciplinarian research centre founded by Margaret Archer in 2011, is proud to present a tentative complete bibliography of her works in English. In keeping with Margaret Archer‘s wishes, the… Read More »New bibliography of Margaret Archer’s work
Critical Realism in Japan: Some Recent Developments
A guest post by Hazuki Kajiwara Compared with Western and Northern European countries, Critical Realism (CR) has been somewhat slower to attract attention in Japan. Recently, however, interest has been growing: a new CR study group has been launched, and… Read More »Critical Realism in Japan: Some Recent Developments
Call for papers: Special issue on Norm Circles in Social Research
Posted by Dave Elder-Vass The phenomenon of normativity – the existence of norms and how the normative pressures that sustain them operate – is fundamental to the conduct of every aspect of social life. Yet, arguably, this important area has… Read More »Call for papers: Special issue on Norm Circles in Social Research
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN: Nominate a book for the 2025 Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize
This post was originally published on the IACR website: https://www.criticalrealism.org/post/nominations-now-open-nominate-a-book-for-the-2025-cheryl-frank-memorial-prize The Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize is awarded annually for a book that constitutes, motivates, or exemplifies the best and/or most innovative writing in or about the tradition of critical realism, including… Read More »NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN: Nominate a book for the 2025 Cheryl Frank Memorial Prize
New editorial positions at the Journal of Critical Realism
Call for Expressions of Interest: Journal of Critical Realism invites expressions of interest for the volunteer positions of associate editor and membership to the editorial committee. Submissions expected by 2 February 2025 to o.ozmen.14@ucl.ac.uk. Journal of Critical Realism (JCR) is… Read More »New editorial positions at the Journal of Critical Realism
New opportunity for independent critical realist researchers
Fixed Term Opportunities for Researchers without a Permanent Academic Affiliation: Associate Membership of the Centre for Critical Realism The Centre for Critical Realism (CCR) is a small educational charity that aims to advance the education of the general public and… Read More »New opportunity for independent critical realist researchers