Journal for the History of Women Philosophers Vol. 5 (2026)

The Vol. 5 themed issue of the Journal of the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists invites contributions that explore how women shaped political-economic debates during the nineteenth century:

By the beginning of the nineteenth century, political thought had shifted away from Enlightenment ideals of moral progress and toward a more scientific conception of political and economic developments grounded in economic theory. Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations inspired widespread interest in political economy. Women such as Jane Marcet and Harriet Martineau emerged as early popularisers and interpreters of this new science.

By mid-century, women across Europe, in Italy, France, Germany, England, and beyond, were publishing sharp analyses and critiques on topics such as:

• political economy and economic theory

• labour and exploitation

• capitalism’s promises and failures

• marriage markets and sexual economy

• women’s work and property rights

• the economic role of the family

If your research engages with women’s interventions in political economy, this issue is your sprint track! Deadline: 30 March 2026

(Participation in an unthemed issue is also possible)

Further information and how to submit: https://historyofwomenphilosophers.org/call-for-papers-volume-5-journal-of-the-history-of-women-philosophers-and-scientists/