Call for Papers – Volume 5 Journal of the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists - History of Women Philosophers and Scientists

CALL FOR PAPERS, VOL. 5, ISSUE 1: WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL ECONOMY DURING THE LONG NINETEENTH CENTURY

Editors: Karen Green (University of Melbourne) & Ruth Edith Hagengruber (Paderborn University)

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 in Italy, France, Germany, England, and beyond were publishing influential critiques and analyses addressing political economy, labour exploitation, the nature of exploitation, the marriage market and sexual economy, capitalism’s defects and benefits, women’s property rights, the nature of women’s work, and the economic role of the family.

This themed issue invites contributions that explore the role of women in shaping political-economic debates during the nineteenth century.

Please submit your article for the 2026 themed issue before 30 March 2026.

Articles for publication in the Journal of the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists must be submitted online through Editorial Manager.
To submit an article, click here.
For more details on online submission, please visit our EM Support page.

Download Author Instructions (PDF).

If you have any questions please contact the editors:
Karen Green: karen.green@unimelb.edu.au
Ruth Edith Hagengruber: ruth.hagengruber@upb.de
CALL FOR PAPERS, VOL. 5, ISSUE 2: OPEN ISSUE

This open issue welcomes submissions on any topic within the history of women philosophers and scientists from all periods and traditions. Contributions that present new source material, innovative interpretations, or interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.

Please submit your article for the 2026 open issue before 30 March 2026.

Articles for publication in the Journal of the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists must be submitted online through Editorial Manager.
To submit an article, click here.
For more details on online submission, please visit our EM Support page.

Download Author Instructions (PDF).

For questions, please contact the editors:
Karen Green: karen.green@unimelb.edu.au
Ruth Edith Hagengruber: ruth.hagengruber@upb.de

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