International Conference, held in Bodø, Norway, March 6-8, 2023
The thoughts and ideas of Rosa Luxemburg have not lost any of their actuality and especially the revolutionary and challenging events of the still young 21st century have reinvigorated a global interest in her writings about capitalism, imperialism, militarism, and revolution. It is particularly interesting to observe that her works gained more attention in the Global South, where translations of her classic writings seem to have become more popular in the last two decades. For an international conference to be held at Nord Universitet in Bodø, Norway on March 6-8, 2023, the organizers invite proposals for papers that would fit for one of the following sections or address one topic related to them.
- 1. Rosa Luxemburg and the Periphery
This section will deal with aspects related to Luxemburg’s views on the global periphery as well as her perception in regions that have been considered peripheral in any sense of the word. The section is therefore not only interested in a geographical dichotomy of center and periphery, but also in social or cultural dichotomies addressed by Luxemburg or with regard to her works perceptions, e.g. by suppressed minorities in any geographical or social context.
- 2. Rosa Luxemburg and her perception in Scandinavia
How was Rosa Luxemburg perceived in the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) and in how far was this perception related to the existent political views within these national contexts? Were Luxemburg’s writings debated, and if so, where? Who were the people interested in the revolutionary woman, who represented an ideal image of socialist democracy?
- 3. The impact of Rosa Luxemburg’s ideas on contemporary progressive mass movements and socialist democracy
Revolutions have been important for the historical developments until today. How do activists talk about Rosa Luxemburg and do they connect their own protest movements to the famous socialist woman and her writings? How do protesters and revolutionaries today, who opt for socialism and democracy, view her ideas? And do her writings still possess an actuality with regard to revolutionary developments and progressive mass movements today?
- 4. New Insights into Rosa Luxemburg’s Life, Work, and Impact
In this section any proposal about new research results related to the life, work, and impact are welcome. These can present new sources, challenging interpretations or so far uncovered aspects.
Scholars at any stage of their career, who are interested to participate in the conference, are requested to send a short abstract (300 words max.) and a short biographical note (150 words max.) to
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Frank Jacob (frank.jacob@nord.no) ,
- Dr. Philipp Kufferath (p.kufferath@posteo.de), and Ottokar Luban (oluban@gmx.de)
until April 15, 2022.
There are limited funds available to cover travel and accommodation costs up to a certain amount for scholars who have not access to institutional funding.
Organizers:
- FSV, Nord Universitet, Bodø, Norway
- International Rosa Luxemburg Society
- Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Berlin