The conference program brings together international scholars to explore the theme Enlightenment: Science and Ethics from a variety of philosophical perspectives. Most presentations focus on Kant’s contributions to the Enlightenment and their contemporary relevance, addressing central topics such as autonomy, public reason, cosmopolitanism, scientific rationality, moral self-knowledge, and the ethical and political dimensions of Enlightenment thought.

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In addition to these Kant-centered sessions, the program features a special section dedicated to Christian Wolff’s Universal Practical Philosophy and Its Reception in the German Context. This section highlights Wolff’s influence on the development of Enlightenment ideas in Germany, especially in the areas of ethics, natural law, and the rational foundations of moral and political life. By examining the connections and contrasts between Wolff and Kant—on issues such as self-deception, parrhesia, and the grounding of moral principles—the colloquium expands its reflection on the Enlightenment beyond Kant's critical philosophy, offering a richer understanding of the period's intellectual landscape.

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Together, these conferences aim to foster a comprehensive and critical engagement with the Enlightenment as both a historical phenomenon and a continuing philosophical project.

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* Below are the confirmed speakers and the provisional titles of their lectures. The full program will be released in due course, closer to the date of the event.