The overall objective of WHENCE is to uncover and critically assess women’s intellectual contribution to the Nordic Enlightenment.
Research activities
At INSPIRE, we execute a wide range of research activities and offer different educational resources.
INSPIRE promotes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to uncover and emphasize the philosophical contributions of women across historical periods. Our research includes the exploration of neglected texts and marginalized voices, the investigation of the intellectual accomplishments of women philosophers, and critical reflections on the representation of women philosophers and on historiographical categories.
Research projects
Towards an Understanding of Global Feminist Enlightenments
The project aims at developing a more inclusive and comprehensive notion of enlightenment in the plural that acknowledges the thought, values and perspectives of women from across the globe. By connecting researchers from Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, the project aims at developing a concept of global feminist enlightenments. Towards an Understanding of Global Feminist Enlightenments targets a yet uncharted territory. It requires a critical rethinking of the historical categories we use, as well as of analytical tools and methods. The project contributes to reframing and transforming enlightenment studies in a more inclusive way and to establishing a new research field.
Members
- Professor Sabrina Ebbersmeyer (Philosophy, COMM, UCPH)
- Dr Priyanka Jha (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, BHU, Varanasi, India)
For more details contact Sabrina Ebbersmeyer.
Past projects
Calendar
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5 Nov. 2025, 13:00-15:00
A WHENCE Reading seminar 2025 (4) by Martin Arndal
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12 Nov. 2025, 13:00-15:00
Women’s political power and thought in printed works
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19 Nov. 2025, 13:00-15:00
Laughing Philosophers: The Case of Hedwig Charlotta Nordenflycht
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24 Nov. 2025, 13:15-15:00
The Critical Potential of Literary Compositions of Peace