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Architectural Experiments: Revolutions in Design
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore how architecture has served as a vessel for radical imagination and collective aspiration across two centuries of social transformation. From utopian phalansteries to the avant-garde visions of Red Vienna and anti-functionalist collectives, this course examines how the built environment can embody dreams of a world beyond capitalism.
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George Eliot: Daniel Deronda
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 81 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY
Explore a richly layered Victorian novel that weaves together themes of identity, society and belief. Through guided discussion, examine its complex characters, historical context and lasting critical debates. Gain insight into how its ideas on class, gender and religion resonate with modern readers.
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From Radical Doubt to Absolute Certainty
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 18 Bridge St, New York, NY
Descartes’ Meditations: From Radical Doubt to Absolute Certainty “To demolish everything completely and start again right from the foundations…to devote myself sincerely and without reservation to the general demolition of my opinions.” This is the project that René Descartes sets forth in the first of his Meditations on First Philosophy: to dismantle all acquired belief, then start science over from scratch. In this course, we will...
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Nietzsche’s Critique of Morality
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 323 Dean St, New York, NY
This course will consider these questions by examining Nietzsche’s distinctive and radical conception of philosophy and its history, as well as his views on the nature and value of knowledge and truth. We will begin by considering how Nietzsche’s attack on popular morality and philosophical moral theory go hand in hand with bold theses in metaphysics and epistemology. We will ask: How should we understand the difference between a morality and...
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Philosophy of History
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Embark on a journey through the ages to unravel the mysteries of historical philosophy. From Enlightenment ideals to modern critiques, explore divergent perspectives on the purpose and trajectory of history. Delve into the implications of these philosophical inquiries for contemporary politics, science, and culture, and ponder the significance of historical narratives in shaping our understanding of the world.
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Revolutionary Rumpus: an Introduction to Jazz
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Jazz is supposedly the “quintessential” American art form. But what does that mean—about jazz (as a form and artifact), on the one hand, and America, on the other? Rooted in the blues and the ragtime rhythms of Jim Crow-era New Orleans, jazz was born in the synthesis of Black folk music with European classical and even burgeoning American popular musics, creating an entirely new idiom. It flourished and transformed as it traveled north with...
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The Political Economy of Art (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 411 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY
Investigate the complex relationship between art and capitalism, exploring how artistic production, value, and consumption intersect with economic and social systems. Delve into the paradox of art as both a luxury commodity and a site of critical, non-economic activity. Analyze the structures shaping the art market and question its impact on aesthetics, politics, and cultural traditions.
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Friedrich Nietzsche: Truth and Morality
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Challenge the foundations of truth, morality, and objectivity through Nietzsche’s radical philosophy. Explore key concepts like the will to power, the übermensch, and eternal recurrence — and uncover how his provocative critique of traditional values seeks to confront nihilism and reimagine what it means to live beyond good and evil.
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Michel Foucault: History of Sexuality
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore how Michel Foucault redefined our understanding of sexuality, power, and the body through his groundbreaking analysis. This course dives into the construction of sexual discourse, the emergence of biopolitics, and the role of institutions like law and psychiatry. It also examines Foucault's legacy in feminist, queer, and gender theory.
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Crisis and the City: New York in the 1970s
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Trace the rise and fall of New York City’s mid-century municipal social democracy and its transformation under the pressures of fiscal crisis and neoliberal reform. This course investigates how working-class gains were dismantled in the name of austerity, and how the city became a blueprint for global economic restructuring and urban governance.
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Imperial Entanglements: an Introduction to Postcolonial
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 314 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
Examine the enduring legacies of colonialism through a critical lens that bridges history, literature, and radical political thought. This course explores the foundational debates, tensions, and possibilities of postcolonial theory as it confronts the uneven realities of empire, identity, and resistance in the modern world.
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Leo Strauss: Philosophy Between the Lines (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1016 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Dive into the provocative ideas of Leo Strauss, exploring his critique of modernity, liberalism, and Enlightenment rationality. Engage with his concept of the “theologico-political predicament” and the tension between religion and philosophy. Examine Strauss’s esoteric reading methods and his enduring influence on political thought across ideological spectrums.
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What is a Social Movement? (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 314 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the intricate relationship between class, community, and politics in social movements. Uncover the complexities of modern capitalism and the impact of cultural realms on political life. Join us in an in-depth analysis of historical case studies to grasp the strategic vacuum between economic and cultural accounts.
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The Social Contract: a Critical Introduction (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the foundations of political order through the lens of social contract theory and its enduring influence. Engage with key philosophical ideas on rights, consent and governance while examining their relevance today. Critically assess classical and modern perspectives, including feminist and antiracist critiques. Gain deeper insight into the possibilities for political thought beyond traditional frameworks.
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Puppets and Automata: Art, Anxiety, and the Uncanny
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the captivating world of puppets and automata, delving into their roles as artistic marvels and cultural symbols of fascination and unease. From Italian puppet theater to avant-garde film and radical productions, uncover their impact on subjectivity, representation, and the boundaries between artifice and humanity.
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Silent Film: Cinema, Society, and the Avant-Garde
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Silent film is one of modernism’s quintessential mediums. In an essay on Kafka, Walter Benjamin notes that “the invention of the film and the phonograph came in an age of maximum alienation of men from one another.” Many early film critics and connoisseurs, enthusiastic about film’s technological possibilities and developments, viewed the passing of silent film and the ascendency of “talkies” as a potential regression for the medium,...
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Brownstones Ballot Boxes Suffrage Tour
Archive on Parade See all classes by this school @ 158 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY
Meet the badass Brooklynites who brought us the ballot. Behind the stately facades of Brooklyn Heights’ most gracious brownstones lies the history of firebrand feminism! The wise “women of Brooklyn” were doctors, lawyers, educators and orators who made some of the foremost contributions to the Suffrage movement. Join us for a walk through their neighborhood. As we make our way between the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and the Old Bridge Street...
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Introduction to Genealogy Research
New York City College of Technology See all classes by this school @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY
Find your circa 1900 New York City ancestors in online databases, and learn where to look for them in brick-and-mortar NYC archives: births, deaths, marriages, ship manifests, military, tax and voting records. Come with a name and any documents you already have. Questions will be answered, and your ancestor may be used as the class example. Hands-on in a computer laboratory, or bring your own laptop, internet-ready or internet-connected device. ...
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