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Collegium Spinozanum V
An International Summer School on Spinoza and Spinozisms in Their Historical and Philosophical Contexts
FernUniversität in Hagen, 30 June – 3 July 2026
The Collegium Spinozanum V aims to bring together advanced students and established scholars working broadly on Spinoza’s thought, its sources, and its reception. Creating an international forum to stimulate scholarly exchange and conversations inspired by diverse approaches, the Collegium Spinozanum has been held four times with increasing participation and has now become a well-established tradition.
Over four consecutive days, morning sessions will be devoted to distinct areas of Spinoza scholarship, guided by our keynote speakers. Afternoon sessions will feature roundtable discussions and selected papers presented by participants.
Keynote Speakers
Clare Carlisle (Kings College London)
Alexander Douglas (University of St. Andrews)
Kristin Primus (University of California, Berkeley)
Martin Saar (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt)
Academic Coordinators
Martin Lenz (FernUniversität in Hagen)
Andrea Sangiacomo (University of Groningen / Erasmus University Rotterdam)
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