Date: October 6–8, 2027

Place: Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle (Saale), Germany

Description: The eighteenth century witnessed a profound transformation in conceptions of reason, cognition, and philosophical method. Christian Wolff's systematic rationalism shaped discussions across metaphysics, natural philosophy, ethics, natural law, aesthetics, theology, and psychology. Yet his philosophy also generated sustained criticism and revision by figures such as Crusius, Baumgarten, Meier, Lambert, Tetens, Mendelssohn, and ultimately Kant. The aim of this conference is not only to reconstruct these historical controversies but also to place their participants into dialogue with one another in order to illuminate broader philosophical developments. We welcome contributions that investigate the transformation of philosophical concepts between Wolff and Kant, the reception and modification of Wolffian philosophy, and the continuing systematic significance of these debates. Papers examining the development of philosophical ideas between Wolff and Kant, the reception and transformation of Wolffian philosophy, or the systematic significance of these debates are especially welcome. Please submit an extended abstract of 1,000–1,500 words, prepared for anonymous review, together with a separate cover page containing: paper title, author name, institutional affiliation, email address. Contributions in either English or German are welcome.

Deadline for submission: February 1, 2027

Notification of decision: March 2027

Organizers: Heiner F. Klemme (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), John Walsh (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), Falk Wunderlich (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg) Contact Information: john.walsh@phil.uni-halle.de