Scientiae 2023: Prague, 7-10 June -- CFP Open

 Scientiae 2023: Prague, 7-10 June -- CFP Open

The 10th annual meeting of *Scientiae* will take place in Prague, with

support of the Institute of Philosophy at the Czech Academy of Sciences and

Faculty of Arts, Charles University. We are delighted to accept proposals,

and we are keenly aware of the importance of meeting in person; by design,

our forum has always been warm and inclusive, as well as a suitable arena

for collaboration between senior and early career historians. In addition

to regathering after the pandemic, and inviting new contributions, the

conference in Prague maintains as one of its primary goals that of bridging

the gap between studies of material culture and history of ideas.

Historians of science, philosophers, literary scholars, art historians, and

many other seemingly distant experts are encouraged to reflect together on

the complexities of the early modern period.

While the brand of *Scientiae* has grown considerably, demonstrating its

ongoing relevance, every past attendee knows that ‘interdisciplinary’ is

not just a keyword for us, but a productive look at epistemic practices in

the transformation of learning. Likewise, our methodology does not merely

reflect a variety or another of history of knowledge, but also considers

breakdowns or blind spots, image-making, the supernatural, and it is highly

conducive to a global perspective.

The congress is open to all topics related to the 1400-1800 period. Some

papers will be strongly theoretical, others deeply archival, but in any

case researchers who meet at *Scientiae* come prepared for *significant

discussions*. The assemblage of sessions will naturally build on our desire

to promote a thematic exchange between fields of study, rather than a

preformed sense of proximity, be it disciplinary, academic, or geographic.

As the programme begins to coalesce, we are very proud to announce two

keynote addresses by *Alexandra Walsham* (Cambridge) and *Bernd Roling*

(Berlin), as well as a cluster of papers dedicated to the Rudolphine legacy

of our hosting city. A further list of confirmed participants will

circulate later, by or around Christmas.

The organizing committee consists of Gábor Almási (Budapest), Barbara

Bienias (Warsaw), Leonie Hannan (Belfast), Iva Lelková (Prague), Tomáš

Nejeschleba (Olomouc), and Ovanes Akopyan (I Tatti). The organization is

led by Stefano Gulizia (Milan) and Vladimír Urbánek (Prague). Inquiries

should be addressed to: stefano.gulizia@unimi.it.

We envision three ways to join:

·        *Individual, 20-minute papers*: Please submit a descriptive title,

200-word abstract, and one-page CV.

·        *Complete panels*: Same as above for each paper, plus 200-word

rationale for the panel. Maximum four presenters, including chair (and/or

respondent).

·        *Workshops or seminars*: One-page CV for each session leader, plus

200-word plan explaining the topic's suitability, and its techniques or

resources.

Submit your proposal online *before January 15th, 2023*, at

http://scientiaeacademic.com.

There will be no extension of this deadline.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Prague!