Big News!
I have divided my website into two parts: here you’ll find only personal information and information about teaching, and at pencelab.be you’ll find the new lab website, with information about the group and our research.
The lab has moved to Belgium! More information here.
From 2019–2020, the lab will be funded by the FNRS, supporting two postdoctoral fellows, three workshops, and a conference on digital history and philosophy of biology!
Charles H. Pence
I am a philosopher and historian of science and technology, working as Chargé de cours in the Institut supérieur de philosophie and the Faculté de philosophie, arts et lettres at the Université catholique de Louvain in place du Cardinal Mercier 14, bte. L3.06.01 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. I am the director there of the Centre de philosophie des sciences et sociétés (Center for Philosophy of Science and Society, or CEFISES).
I hold an A.B. in philosophy from Princeton, and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to my move to UCL, I worked at Louisiana State University. My work has appeared with leading university presses and journals, and I have spoken at a variety of prestigious conferences on four continents. You can find a copy of my CV here.
When I’m not working (which is fairly rare), I’m an avid marathon runner, technology addict and computer programmer, clarinet player, gaming aficionado, and audiophile. For more random facts about me, click here…
My research
I lead a committed group of scholars, working to understand the philosophy, history, and ethics of science and technology. And we’re always looking for more collaborators! Visit the lab website to learn more about our work.
My teaching
I teach a variety of courses at UCLouvain, to students from many disciplines. If you’re one of my current students, or are interested in these subjects, click below to learn more about what I am teaching now and have planned to teach in upcoming semesters.