When does the event start?

The lecture series on January 20, 2026, starts at 6:15 PM and ends at 7:45 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The location is the University of Passau, Dr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Straße 28, HK 28, SR 010, 94032 Passau.

Is registration required?

For individual dates, registration for online access is requested; in-person dates are accessible to all interested parties.

Is there a book signing or Q&A?

It is a lecture series with academic presentations; no book signing is planned. A brief exchange after the lecture may be possible depending on the speaker.

Is the event accessible?

Information regarding the accessibility of the room HK 28, SR 010 will follow; the university communicates accessibility notices centrally.

How do I best get there?

Public transport and nearby parking facilities in the city of Passau are recommended; parking directly on campus is restricted on weekdays.

Passau Lectures on Political Emotions Passau 2026

Name: Passau Lectures on Political Emotions (Lecture Series)
Start: 2026-01-20T19:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-20T20:45:00+01:00
Location: Universität Passau, HK 28, SR 010

Emotion Meets Reason: The Passau Lectures on Political Emotions Open Spaces for Thought

In Passau, a reading atmosphere is created that makes political thinking tangible: The Passau Lectures on Political Emotions demonstrate how language, voice, and argumentative presence deepen the literary experience of political theory. Professionally grounded yet close to the audience, the contributions unfold the spectrum between affect, public, and democracy.

Why Political Emotions Matter Now

Anyone who wants to understand the present listens to its tonalities: populism, culture wars, polarized debates. The series illuminates the Affective Turn – from philosophical discourse to affective neuroscience – and asks how narratives, genre boundaries, and stylistic devices shape our political judgment.

Diverse Perspectives: From Theory to Practice

Interdisciplinary, the series connects political theory, literary and cultural studies, communication research, and democratic theory. Exemplary topics range from conspiracy narratives to affective polarization to productive emotions that strengthen social cohesion and institutional trust.

Reading as Author Encounter: Voice, Rhythm, Argument

Speakers make ideas audible: conceptual precision, literary quality, and linguistic art combine for a concentrated author encounter. Room HK 28, SR 010 fosters the intimate atmosphere of a lecture series, where the audience experiences nuances of concept, example, and evidence.

Canon and Controversy: Positioning in the Literary Scene

The series positions itself within the canon of political thought and opens the view to contemporary diagnoses. Discourses surrounding reason and feeling, public and judgment are newly read with literary allusion and analytical rigor.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a compact, inspiring literary experience of political theory: concise lectures, precise terms, and vivid examples. Experience in Passau how political emotions deepen thinking and cultivate debates – and take impulses for your own reading and discussion with you.