Seminar | Husserl and Stein on the Relation between Motivation and Causality
2026-07-10 10:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | University Paderborn, Warburger Str. 100, Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 33098, Germany
Course Description
Both Edmund Husserl and Edith Stein assume a fundamental distinction between the domains of nature and mind. Accordingly, natural and mental events are governed by different kinds of laws. While natural events are subject to causal laws, the domain of the mental is structured by a specific form of causality—namely, motivation.
The seminar aims to examine selected texts by Husserl and Stein in order to understand the distinction between causality and motivation.
Organizer: Dr. Henning Peucker (Paderborn University, Germany) & Prof. Dr. Mette Lebech (Maynooth University, Ireland)
Schedule
First Block:

Friday, July 3, 2026

11:00–13:00 (Room C 4 234)
14:00–18:00 (Room E 2 304)

Saturday, July 4, 2026

10:00–17:00 (Room E 2 304)

Second Block:

Friday, July 10, 2026

11:00–13:00 (room not specified)
14:00–18:00 (room not specified)

Saturday, July 11, 2026

10:00–17:00 (room not specified)

Colloquium | Prof. Dr. Michaela Haase on Normativity and Responsibility: Explorations at the Interface of Business Ethics and Moral Philosophy
2026-07-16 16:00 - 18:00
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Libori Summer School 2026
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31 | L-Building, Paderborn University
The History of Women Philosophers and Scientists
Save the date: July 27 – July 31, 2026 – Paderborn University
Registration open – Register here
The Preliminary Program of the summer school can be found here.

We are excited to announce the Libori Summer School 2026, dedicated to the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists. The Summer School offers an interdisciplinary forum for critical inquiry into women’s intellectual contributions across historical periods, cultural contexts, and disciplinary boundaries.
The Libori Summer School invites applications from Bachelor’s, Master’s and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral researchers interested in exploring the rich, diverse, and often overlooked histories of women philosophers and scientists. We particularly welcome contributions that adopt innovative perspectives, engage with neglected figures or traditions, or challenge established narratives through interdisciplinary approaches.
Possible areas of interest include (but are by no means limited to):

History of philosophy and science
Economics and political thought
Ecofeminism and environmental humanities
History of medicine and health
Theology, religious thought, and spiritual traditions
Global and non-Western intellectual histories
Women writers, literary culture, and philosophy
Sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility
Science, technology, and gender

Intersections of philosophy, science, art, and culture

The Libori Summer School strongly encourages interdisciplinary dialogue, welcoming submissions that bridge philosophy, history, science studies, literature, theology, economics, environmental studies, and related fields. Comparative, cross-cultural, and transhistorical approaches are especially encouraged.
Join us for an inspiring 5-day Summer School dedicated to the rich and diverse Histories of Women Philosophers and Scientists. The program combines intellectual depth, collaborative exchange, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

For further information visit the Libori Summer School 2026 main page.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists
2026-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 | L3 204, Building L, Paderborn University, Pohlweg 57, Paderborn, 33098, Germany
On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at Paderborn University. Over the past decade, the Center has developed into an internationally recognised hub for research on women philosophers and scientists, bringing together scholars from around the world and fostering interdisciplinary exchange and international cooperation.
Program
Welcome

President of Paderborn University, Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer
Deputy Mayor of Paderborn, Sabine Kramm
Office Manager for Verena Mertens, Member of the European Parliament for the OWL Constituency, Hartwig Höschen
Managing Director of the Paderborn Economic Development Agency, Jürgen Janke

Birthday Greetings

Dean of Research of Paderborn University, Prof. Dr. Ilka Mindt
Executive Board of the IAPh e.V., Prof. Dr. Ma Theresa Payongayong
Women’s & Gender Research Network NRW, Dr. Corinna Bath
Deutscher Akademikerinnenbund, Prof. Dr. Dorothee Meister
Constitutive Member of ZenMeM, Peter Stadler

10 Years of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists

Prof. Dr. Ruth E. Hagengruber, Director

Honours

Deputy Directors – 10 Years Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists
Project Digital Humanities
Cooperation Partners

Music

Charlotte Michels: Deborah Henson-Conant (1953): Baroque Flamenco

Awarding Ceremony of the Elisabeth of Bohemia Prize

Laudatio: Prof. Dr. Kateryna Karpenko
Thanks to the Donator: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Detmers

Music
• Charlotte Michels: Henriette Renié (1875–1956): Pièce Symphonique
Official Signing of Two Memoranda of Understanding
University of the Philippines Diliman
Represented by:

Chancellor Prof. Atty. Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II
Prof. Ma Theresa T. Payongayong
Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Prof. Ruth Lusterio-Rico
Chair of the Department of Philosophy Prof. Lilybeth Lumagbas

Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Kashmir, India
Represented by:

Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo
Assistant Professor Muzaffar Ali Malla
Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Sheikh Aijaz Bashir
Dean of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences Prof. Afroz Bisati
