Conference: Hegel and the Hegelian Tradition in Political Thought

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Fri 7 – Sat 8 Jul 2023

Robinson College, Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AN

For the conference programme, please see below.

Hegel is among the greatest polymaths of the modern era. However, the nature of his contribution to the humanities and social sciences has been systematically obscured since the Second World War. This conference is designed to highlight his significance as a political thinker in particular.

Specialists have tended to confine their attention to one specific aspect of his thought, separating his metaphysical, historical and theoretical concerns. We aim at transforming our sense of the importance of Hegelian political thought by bringing together German specialists from Germany, Europe, the UK, and the US to stimulate a renewal of Hegel scholarship within the field of political thought.

In emphasising both Hegel and the Hegelian tradition, we hope to achieve a dual renaissance: first, by reviving the study of Hegel’s own political philosophy and, second, by revitalising the study of the traditions he helped foster.

Registration is required for attendance and can be completed here. The charge covers refreshments and lunch over two days of the conference. Please note there is no single-day rate and the registration fee is non-refundable.

Organising committee:
Professor Richard Bourke, University of Cambridge
Dr Fernanda Gallo, University of Cambridge
Professor Duncan Kelly, University of Cambridge

Conference assistant: Elena Yi-Jia Zeng, University of Cambridge

Funded by BEIS

Organised in partnership with: The British Academy; DAAD - University of Cambridge; King's College, Cambridge; Faculty of History, University of Cambridge.

If you have any questions about this event, email conferences@thebritishacademy.ac.uk

Conference programme

Day 1 – 7th July

Day 2 – 8th July