The Collegium Phaenomenologicum convenes for its 48th annual session in Città di Castello, Italy, July 6-24, with the participant’s conference taking place July 4 and 5, 2026.

Theme for 2026

Climate Philosophy in the Capitalocene

Climate philosophy responds to environmental destabilization by discussing climate temporalities and spatialities, eco-politics, climate justice, climate affects, and the ethical and political reorientations demanded by climate change. Climate philosophy also rethinks climate, partly in response to global heating, as world in the phenomenological sense and as history and habitat of life on earth. The Capitalocene references the Anthropocene dominated by colonial capitalism and its uneven and ongoing histories. In the first week, we will question, in discussion with phenomenology and climate science, how the temporal framing of climate change is narrated. The second week moves the focus to space by exploring, principally in conversation with deconstruction and French philosophy more broadly, how climate change alters the sense of world beyond globalization. The final week’s course draws on eco-marxism, bio-politics, and eco-feminism to propose a fundamental rethinking of the political at the end of the world.

Applications

All applicants may email their applications in an electronic format directly to the Director. Please submit items 1 and 2 together to the Director. Letters should come directly from the recommenders.

In addition to the form below applicants must submit the following items 1-3 of one of the two below:

If you are a college or university faculty member:

1. A current curriculum vitae.
2. A statement of purpose.
3. One letter of recommendation from someone who knows your academic qualifications.

If you are a graduate student:

1. A current curriculum vitae, including coursework and GPA.
2. A statement of purpose.
3. Recommendations from two faculty members who know your academic qualifications.

All applicants are required to attend without exception the full three-week program.

To apply: download the form to your computer, fill it out, and email to: Matthias.Fritsch@concordia.ca. Please write, “Collegium 2026 Application” in the subject heading.

Application deadline: February 15, 2026

For more information, please visit https://collegiumphaenomenologicum.org/