On October 12-14 2017, the Swedish Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies hosts the Nordic conference in eighteenth-century studies. The overall theme of the conference is “The eighteenth century: past and present” (“1700-talet – då och nu”). One aim is to highlight what “the eighteenth century” as a concept, historical period and unit of analysis has meant and how it has been understood at various points in time in each of the Nordic countries up until today, outside as well as within academia. Second, it refers to how we as scholars of this period today understand its significance and characteristics both on a synthesising level and in more specialised, detailed analyses of key processes, structures and actors. Finally, “past and present” evokes the more or less direct parallels that we may (or may not) detect between the eighteenth century and our own time; one such parallel may be the impact of rapid developments in technology and media on the conditions of public discourse and social communication as well as issues of freedom of speech, tolerance and copyright.

Participation in the conference requires membership in one of the Nordic societies for Eighteenth Century Studies. Please consult each societies own website for information on how to become a member. The Swedish society´s information can be found here: http://1700-tal.se/bli-medlem/

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