Neutrality is considered a significant stance in many areas. However, what exactly does the term mean? How has it been interpreted and implemented in different times and contexts, with what intentions, and for what goals? Which understanding of neutrality is indispensable or desirable, and which is hypocritical or violates duties of responsibility? Discussions about conceptions of neutrality in science and politics have been and are being continued in various formats, starting with the round table at the "Practical Philosophy" conference at the University of Salzburg (2022) and in the context of international workshops on "Neutrality" at the University of Graz (2023). The results include contributions at conferences, in books and journals, and in podcasts.
Participants: Christine Abbt (St. Gallen), Gregor Berger (Frankfurt am Main), Dagmar Comtesse (Münster and Duisburg-Essen), Astrid Séville (Leuphana and Munich), Katrin Meyer (Basel and Zurich)
This ongoing engagement highlights a multifaceted exploration of neutrality, reflecting its complexity and the variety of interpretations it can inspire, depending on the disciplinary and cultural contexts in which it is discussed.