International Centre for Philosophy NRW (IZPH)
In line with contemporary developments and with a global orientation we support intercultural and interdisciplinary exchange in the field of philosophy and ans disciplines.
In addition to guest lectures, symposiums and visiting professorships, this includes an international course of studies as well as an international doctoral college and exchange programs for undergraduates and doctoral students.
Upcoming Events
Student Conference: Auf den Punkt. Philosophieren mit explizierten Begriffen.
Date: June 26 2026
The conference format "Auf den Punkt - Philosophieren mit explizierten Begriffen." is entering its fourth round. After an exciting student conference last year, we want to offer the opportunity to…
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IRP Realism as a Philosophical Response to the Challenges of our Time: “Normative Dimensions of Realism”
Realisms in philosophy, literature and the arts have always been understood as a call to stick to reality. Such a call seems to imply a specific set of self-obligations: Norms…
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Lecture: Dispensing with the Grounds of Logical Necessity
Logical laws are typically conceived as being necessary. But in virtue of what is this the case? That is, what are the grounds of logical necessity? In this paper, I…
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Is Absolutely General Quantification Possible?
The possibility of absolutely general quantification is often taken to be obvious, since even those who deny it seem to presuppose its existence in order to express the claim that…
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14th Ernst Robert Curtius Lecture with Prof. Laurie Ann Paul (Yale)
Transformative changes of self happen. They can be chosen or unchosen, wanted or unwanted, good or bad. They can occur as part of ordinary life transitions, as when one becomes…
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Kantian Climate Justice – Prof. Dr. Angela Breitenbach
On 19. December, Prof. Dr. Angela Breitenbach will give a lecture on "Kantian Climate Justice". Angela Breitenbach is a professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses…
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Rückkehr zum Einen: Kolloquium zur Geschichte und Relevanz des Neuplatonismus
In einem Zeitalter, das von fragmentierter Philosophie, zersplitterter Wissenschaft und metaphysischer Orientierungslosigkeit geprägt ist, wird die Suche nach Einheit, Ursprung und Sinn dringlicher denn je. Aus der Tiefe der Tradition…
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InterChair Kolloquium Winter-Semester 2025/2026
The InterChair Colloquium will take place again this semester. Dates and lectures can be found in the poster. The “InterChair Colloquium” is an open forum for philosophy. It aims to transcend…
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Beyond Compliance: Trustworthiness and Sustainability
This workshop explores how emerging technologies can move beyond minimal compliance to foster reliability and sustainable practices. This event brings together experts to explore key issues at the intersection of…
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