Intellectual History. Traditions and Perspectives
17-19 November 2014, Ruhr Universität Bochum
Historians currently working in the field of intellectual history can take pleasure in the increasing acceptance of this discipline. There have been increasing indications of its renewal and re-evaluation, especially in Germany, since the last decade so that one might say that intellectual history is currently enjoying a high reputation, greater than it has known for decades. But with the rising popularity also comes the need to take stock of the methodological tools that are in use as well as the position intellectual history has within the general historical discipline. The international conference “Intellectual History. Traditions and Perspectives” seeks to intervene in this current debate. It will explore what traditions are still alive today and which perspectives should be opened to intellectual history.
Quentin Skinner will present a keynote lecture on the second day of the conference. The conference languages will be German and English.
Due to a limited amount of seats, registration is required. Please write an email to Timothy Goering.
For more information, please see the conference website.