International Conference: Identity, Ignorance, and the Politics of the Self

Dates: May 19 & May 21, 2025

Locations:

• May 19: Paulinerkirche, Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen

• May 21: Historische Sternwarte, Geismar Landstraße 11, 37083 Göttingen

Online Option: YouTube Livestream 

The University of Göttingen is pleased to host the international conference “Identity, Ignorance, and the Politics of the Self” on May 19 and 21, 2025. Co-organized by Prof. Dominic Sachsenmaier (University of Göttingen) and Prof. Wang Hui (Tsinghua University), this event will bring together leading voices from both academia and the arts to engage in a cross-cultural dialogue between China and the West.

Among the distinguished participants are world-renowned scholars as well as prominent figures from contemporary Chinese literature and art, including novelist Yu Hua, essayist Mao Jian, and artist Xu Bing. From the German side, acclaimed writer Steffen Kopetzky will also take part in the discussions.

This rare and high-level exchange is generously funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

We warmly welcome all students, faculty, and interested members of the public to join this exceptional event.

For detailed information, please refer to the full program below.