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Francesca recently completed a PhD in Philosophy with the thesis "Biochemical kinds and the Unity of Science" and now is the Project Coordinator of MetaScience.
Her research is on the philosophy of biochemistry and the interface between chemistry and biology. She is guided by questions concerning which properties are relevant for biochemical kinds identification and how they are related. Specifically, her thesis explored the nature of biochemical kinds and biochemical functions, with a focus on molecular genetics. She did so through the consideration of scientific case studies, such as individual genes and vitamin B12, and their integration with philosophical argumentation. Moreover, she works directly with scientists, having interdisciplinary connections across the world.
Together with publications in world-class journals, she also wrote several articles for non-academic audiences and gave invited and contributions talks. Across these works, she argues that biochemical kinds uniquely combine structural, functional and evolutionary properties.
Together with her interest for the philosophy of biochemistry, Francesca has several side projects that consider the ethical aspects of science, in particular focusing on virtue ethics and the debate on epistemic injustice.
Education/Academic qualification
MSc Philosophy of Science, London School of Economics and Political Science
Award Date: 1 Sep 2018
BA in Philosophy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Award Date: 21 Jul 2017
External positions
Visiting researcher at Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto
Mar 2022 → Jun 2022
Visiting researcher Developmental Biology Lab
Jan 2021 → Feb 2021
Keywords
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Science
- Metaphysics of Science
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MetaScience: The Metaphysical Unity of Science
Tahko, T., Seifert, V. A., Friend, T. T., Kimpton-Nye, S., Bellazzi, F., Franklin, A. & Morgan, W. H.
1/09/18 → 31/08/23
Project: Research
Research output
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Även ryssar har rätt till tystnad
Degerman, D. & Bellazzi, F., 8 Apr 2022, Kvartal.Translated title of the contribution :Russians have a right to silence too Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article (Specialist Publication)
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Biochemical Functions
Bellazzi, F., 19 Oct 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal for the Philosophy of Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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COVID-19 Vaccines and the Virtues
Boyneburgk, K. V. & Bellazzi, F., 14 Nov 2022, In: Public Health Ethics. p. 209-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Activities
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Society for the Metaphysics of Science Conference 2022
Tuomas Tahko (Keynote/plenary speaker), Will H Morgan (Speaker), Francesca Bellazzi (Speaker), Toby T Friend (Chair) & Samuel Kimpton-Nye (Chair)
6 Sep 2022 → 8 Sep 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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14TH CONFERENCE OF THE ITALIAN SOCIETY FOR ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY
Francesca Bellazzi (Speaker)
22 Sep 2021 → 24 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Biennal Conference of the European Philosophy of Science Association
Vanessa A Seifert (Speaker), Toby T Friend (Speaker), Francesca Bellazzi (Speaker), Samuel Kimpton-Nye (Speaker), Alexander Franklin (Speaker) & Katie Robertson (Speaker)
16 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Thesis
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Biochemical kinds and the unity of science
Author: Bellazzi, F., 9 May 2023Supervisor: Okasha, S. (Supervisor) & Tahko, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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