Interested in a Physics Master's Programme With a Focus on Foundations and Philosophy of Physics?

We have exciting news! Beginning September 2026, students can choose to focus on foundations and philosophy of physics within their physics master's at Radboud University. The programme is in the last stages of being approved. You can find more information here.

5 March 2026 (11-12 and 14-18 CET) International Online Information Day (link: tba)
At the top of each hour we will present an overview of the programme. Afterwards, you can ask questions. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Current Courses

The members of the RCNP are involved in a wide variety of bachelor and master courses related to history, philosophy and foundations of physics and mathematics at both the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies as well as the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science. For an overview of all courses in the History and Philosophy of Physics in the Netherlands, check out the HPP-NL website. To see a list of all bachelor, master and PhD theses that were written under the supervision of RCNP members, please go here. You can also check out Silvester Borsboom's collection of works in Natural Philosophy.

Courses 2025/2026

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Physics and Philosophy (Master) (Kian Salimkhani)

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Science and Values (Master) (Henk de Regt)

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Geschiedenis en Grondslagen in de Natuurkunde (Master) (Henk de Regt)

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History of Philosophy: Chance (Research Master) (Marij van Strien, Carla Rita Palmerino, Christoph Lüthy)

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Entropy and Large Deviations (Master) (Klaas Landsman)

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Singularities and Black Holes (Master) (Manus Visser)

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Philosophy of Mathematics (Master) (Kian Salimkhani)