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This collection explores the evolution of the concept of conscience from the 18th century, highlighting key transitions and philosophical developments. It begins with discussions on the topology of conscience and its interplay with consciousness, examining the notion of conscience as a duty to oneself from Pufendorf to Kant. The volume delves into moral and aesthetic foundations, featuring perspectives on cosmopolitanism and the relationship between moral philosophy and aesthetics in the works of Mendelssohn, Dubos, and Lessing. Contributions analyze Kant's understanding of conscience, Goethe's reflections, and the interplay between conscience and character formation. The anthology further investigates the representation of conscience in the context of sensitivity in theater, addressing themes of shame and sincerity in works like Gellert's "Die zärtlichen Schwestern." It also examines the moral implications of political actions in early 18th-century tragedies and the role of poetic justice in Schiller's dramas. The discourse on conscience extends to Rousseau's development of the concept and the portrayal of female figures embodying conscience in literature. As the focus shifts to the early 19th century, discussions encompass Fichte's philosophy, the transition from an inner judge to the right to authenticity in Jacobis' works, and Hegel's critique of conscience. The volume concludes with reflections on conscience, sovereignt