Grotiana

This two-day conference, organized by the University of Zürich and the Grotiana Foundation, will explore Grotius’s ideas about religious toleration and its limitations. Is the general image of Grotius as a pioneer of religious toleration justified? What does toleration mean in Grotius’s work and how did his ideas change over time? Does he advocate a conception of toleration aimed at mere coexistence, or at genuine respect for different religious beliefs? And what limitations to religious toleration does Grotius propose to protect the unity of the Christian state and religion? Proposals for presentations are welcome by 1 June 2026.

For more details, see the full Call for Papers here