Varieties of Secularism: A Colloquium
Discussion of secularism has been unfolding at a rapid rate over the past few years. In this international debate, it is no longer taken for granted that secularism is a neutral governance structure, or that it can be understood simply as the negation of “religion.” Yet disagreements are also emerging. How closely can secularism be identified with the Christian culture from which it arose? Within the umbrella of a globalizing secular imaginary, what distinctions are to be made among varieties of secularism? How does a critical analysis of the secular affect our understanding of modernity, sovereignty, the postcolonial, or the academic disciplines? Anticipating an engaging array of responses to these and related questions, the aim of this one-day event is to bring together a diverse group of scholars, in order to take stock of the unfolding conversation and to assess the current stakes of debate.
Location: New York University
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