We are glad to give notice of the Call for Papers for the International Colloquium The Relevance of F.W.J. Schelling’s Thought Today, which will take place in Mendoza, on the 21st and the 22nd, and in Santiago de Chile, on the 24th October 2025.
The event is organized by Victor Duplancic (UNCuyo/UCongreso), Zaida Olvera Granados (UVeracruzana), and Pablo Pulgar Moya (UDP).
Submission requirements: title of the paper, abstract (up to 300 words), short CV (max 150 words, include insistutional affiliation).
Submission deadline: June 15, 2025.
Notification of acceptance: starting July 15, 2025.
Conference Languages: Spanish, English, German.
Contact and Submission: cs2025UR@gmail.com.
Below you can find the text of the call.
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This event aims to critically engage with the enduring relevance of Schelling’s philosophy, exploring how his ideas resonate with and inform contemporary debates. The colloquium will focus on three main thematic areas:
• Nature:
This theme delves into Schelling’s groundbreaking contributions to the philosophy of nature. It examines his vision of nature as a dynamic, self-organizing whole, rather than a static object of study. Discussions will address the influence of his thought on modern ecology, sustainability, and the intersections of science, technology, and philosophy.
• Freedom:
Freedom stands at the core of Schelling’s philosophical work, both as an ontological and ethical principle. This theme will explore Schelling’s conceptualization of freedom as the foundation of being, its relationship to human autonomy, and its implications for contemporary debates on moral agency, creativity, and individual responsibility.
• Time:
Schelling’s rich and nuanced understanding of time is central to his philosophy. This theme invites reflections on his treatment of time as intertwined with existence and history, as well as its role in shaping a philosophy of becoming. Participants are encouraged to consider how Schelling’s ideas on time connect with notions of eternity, creation, and their lasting impact on later philosophical and theological traditions.
