Contributions to the History of Concepts

22/11/2025

A brief review of Elias Palti's Intellectual History and the Problem of Conceptual Change, which covers Skinner, Pocock, Koselleck, Blumenberg, Rosanvallon and Foucault.

A journal of Art, Culture and Politics, Published by the University of Chicago

06/11/2025

New publication in the series "European Conceptual History"
Berghahn Books is out now!

The concept of transition occupies an awkward place within scholarship on contemporary European history. Seemingly unable to decipher the complex factors shaping the processes of democratization, it risks appearing redundant as a framework for understanding recent and on-going political developments.

In European Perspectives on Transition, Pablo Sánchez León and Agustín Cosovschi prove otherwise, offering a pioneering and much-needed conceptual history of transition from a comparative perspective. Bringing together eight case studies on transitional discourse, ranging from the so-called Third Wave of Southern Europe in the 1970s to the regime changes in Central and Eastern Europe, this volume models a vital new way for studying temporality and transition within Europe.

Independent Publishing since 1994

04/11/2025

How to write a book that introduces conceptual history to new and/or bigger audiences?

Recently published, the volume Writing Conceptual Histories (Bloomsbury Publishing UK) edited by Jani Marjanen and Pasi Ihalainen, offers a great sample of theories, methods, and case studies in historical semantics. The wide range of authors and topics vividly demonstrates the many ways to write conceptual histories and encourages scholars to experiment with new approaches. Take a look!

Writing Conceptual Histories introduces conceptual history as a research perspective and as a lens through which we can study the past and present. This book pr…

18/10/2025

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With just over a week to go until the start of The 26th International Conference of the History of Concepts Group, we are pleased to share that the final programme is now available online! We look forward to insightful discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives – see you soon in Bologna!

https://eventi.unibo.it/historical-times-bologna/list-of-panels

Gennaro Imbriano Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna DAMSLab / La Soffitta - Università di Bologna Villa Vigoni

Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts

13/09/2025

[NEW ISSUE: 20/1, 2025]

We are delighted to announce our first issue of Contributions to the History of Concepts! This special issue explores the theoretical thinking of Reinhart Koselleck, focusing on the interplay between memory and image. The authors examine his methodological use of images, dreams, iconology, and material or visual artifacts to rethink historical experience.
https://bit.ly/choc_20_1
Discover the latest issue and spread the word!

Berghahn Books Lucila Svampa Antonio Gómez-Ramos

Thanks to the generous support from the KOALA project (Konsortiale Open-Access-Lösungen aufbauen), sponsored by the Saxon State Library - Dresden State and University Library.

09/09/2025

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The 26th International Conference of the History of Concepts Group will be held in Bologna, October 27–29, 2025! Many scholars will contribute to what promises to be a rich and engaging conference, and some of them are already featured on the poster. Everyone interested in the conference topics is warmly invited to join as a guest!

Check the organisers’ website for updates https://eventi.unibo.it/historical-times-bologna/the-congress

Gennaro Imbriano Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna DAMSLab / La Soffitta - Università di Bologna Villa Vigoni

29/07/2025

20/05/2025

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Don't forget to apply until May, 31 and share the call!
📅 27th–29th October 2025
📍 Bologna, Italy

For detailed information, please visit:

Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts

16/04/2025

📝 Explore the newest issue of Contributions (19/3), featuring articles on the concepts of Fascism, Historical Thinking, Working Nation in Mexico, and Police State by Bodin. This edition also includes a commemorative article in honor of J. G. A. Pocock and a selection of book reviews: conta.cc/4jpQHpg

And we have great news: Contributions to the History of Concepts goes Open Access, starting with Vol. 20! 🎊

Berghahn Books Christoffer Kølvraa Jan Ifversen Jorge Myers Marcelo Durão Matias Gonzalez Ben Holland Bruno Hamnell Gennaro Imbriano Nikolay Koposov

Email from Berghahn Journals Vol. 19, Issue 3 is out now The latest issue of Contributions to the History of Concepts has published! We are delighted to announce that Contributions to the History of

09/04/2025

Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts

06/04/2025

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Many have asked, many more have waited, and now it’s here: The Call for Papers for the 26th International Conference on the History of Concepts titled „Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts“ is open now! It will be hosted by the Department of the Arts, Bologna University Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, from 27th to 29th October 2025.

📅 27th–29th October 2025
📍 Bologna, Italy
⏰ Submission deadline: 31st May 2025

For detailed information, please visit: https://eventi.unibo.it/historical-times-bologna

Spread the word!

Gennaro Imbriano DAMSLab / La Soffitta - Università di Bologna

Images of Historical Times. Concepts, Metaphors, and Arts

03/04/2025

📯 The Call for the Concepta Summer School 2025 in the Helsinki edition is open now!

Time: 18 August–29 August 2025
Place: University of Helsinki, Central Campus
Application deadline: 15 May 2025

For more information and the application form, please follow: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/centre-for-intellectual-history/news/cfp-introduction-to-conceptual-history-0