Literature Classes
Boston
5 classes with availability
Every Cook Can Govern: an Introduction to C.L.R. James
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the life and work of C.L.R. James, a thinker who bridged the gaps between colonial and metropolitan worlds, revealing the intricate connections between race, class, and capitalism. Through his writings on events like the Haitian Revolution and Black radicalism, discover how ordinary people can drive revolutionary change and challenge established power structures.
Sep 15th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Tue. Sep 15th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Pop Art: Culture, Consumption, and the Postmodern
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore how a groundbreaking artistic movement reshaped ideas about culture, politics and consumer society. Examine influential artists, key historical moments and the shift from modernism to postmodernism through critical discussion and visual analysis. Gain deeper insight into the lasting impact of art on contemporary culture and thought.
Sep 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Wed. Sep 16th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Gender, Sex, and Performance: an Introduction to Judith Butler
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Judith Butler's groundbreaking theories on gender, sex, and performance. From their seminal work in Gender Trouble to their latest insights in Who’s Afraid of Gender?, delve into Butler's complex examination of identity and politics. Gain a nuanced understanding of Butler's influential contributions to feminist and queer theory, challenging conventional notions of gender and sexuality.
Sep 16th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Wed. Sep 16th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Why did Plato Write? Philosophy, Dialogue, and Dialectic
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine the relationship between dialogue, writing and philosophy through a close study of influential classical texts. Explore how competing traditions shaped the legacy of Socratic thought while analyzing themes of language, education, friendship and representation. Engage in thoughtful discussion of ideas that continue to influence philosophical inquiry today.
Oct 22nd
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Thu. Oct 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Gershom Scholem: Mysticism and the Philosophy of History
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Delve into the rich intellectual legacy of Gershom Scholem. Explore his profound insights into Jewish mysticism and its intersection with contemporary politics and the Jewish historical condition. Uncover Scholem's influential philosophy of history, rooted in kabbalah, messianism, and a deep engagement with language, literature, and nationhood.
Nov 22nd
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
