Philosophy by Hand

In 2024/25 the HEPMASITE project organises a new lecture series dedicated to the interaction between philosophical ideas and their expression in material form. The series is aimed at a broad audience of both specialists and non-specialists.

“Philosophy by Hand” reflects on the interaction between philosophical ideas and their expression in material form. The series’ premise is that philosophical manuscripts are not mere contains of text, but rather places where philosophy happens. This perspective leads to new questions, new methods, and new forms of cooperation among disciplines. Each lecture will convey in a friendly and engaging manner the causal role manuscripts play in philosophical activity in different languages, eras, and cultural spheres. The first round of speakers will focus mainly on Medieval and Renaissance philosophical manuscripts. Future rounds will widen the scope with reference to eras, geography, and writing media.

Convenors

• Yoav Meyrav (University of Hamburg)
• Hanna Gentili (University of Hamburg)
• José Maksimczuk (University of Hamburg)

Further information
Further organisational information and the registration form can be found on the webpage of the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC): link webpage CSMC