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Advaita Vedanta Course - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center See all classes by this school @ 243 W 24th St, New York, NY
This course is suitable for sincere seekers wishing to deepen their philosophical understanding and integrate Vedantic wisdom into daily life.
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Happier Hour: Philosophy To Make Your Life Suck Less
Caveat See all classes by this school @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY
The Happier Hour is a monthly event series bringing philosophy out of the ivory tower of academia and into our modern day agora: the bar. It’s like the self-help section– only way funnier, smarter, and with booze. And now it’s a podcast too!
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$15
Working with the Taoist Philosophy of the Five Elements
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Full Course Name: A Life In Balance: Working with the Taoist Philosophy of the Five Elements The five elements are the basis for many Taoist longevity practices that emphasize harmony and balance. The original Taoist sages who developed them were among the first internal “ecologists,” experimenting with how the different energies of the elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth (and the organs where they manifest) relate to each other....
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$45
The Long Before the End Book Group
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
A unique learning experience with the goal of creating and supporting a community ready to embrace end of life with intelligence, warmth, and humor. The Long Before The End Book Group is a moderated discussion gathering where members explore death as the protagonist, minor actor, or overarching plotline in contemporary fictional narratives. We do not read “how to die” books, but rather, how to live, long before the end. Some of the benefits...
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$10
Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita Workshop
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center See all classes by this school @ 243 W 24th St, New York, NY
Dive into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita through a focused workshop exploring selected chapters that illuminate self-discipline, duty, devotion, and the nature of the Self. This accessible offering reveals how the Gita’s teachings remain deeply relevant today, supporting greater clarity, courage, and compassion in everyday life.
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$30
Advaita Vedanta Workshop - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center See all classes by this school @ 243 W 24th St, New York, NY
Step into the heart of yogic philosophy through Advaita Vedanta, the path of non-duality that reveals our true nature as pure, infinite consciousness. This accessible workshop explores the Self (Atman), the illusion of separation (Maya), and liberating wisdom (Jnana), offering a profound yet gentle inquiry into “Who am I?” and how to live with greater awareness, peace, and freedom.
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$30
Wittgenstein: Philosophical Investigations
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Uncover the transformative power of language and explore the metaphilosophical implications of Ludwig Wittgenstein's groundbreaking work in this thought-provoking course. Discover a new perspective on the nature of language and the mind, and embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of philosophy.
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Black Mountain College: Art, Poetry, and the Counterculture
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Discover the radical experiment in arts education and democratic self-governance that was Black Mountain College, often called the “American Bauhaus.” Explore its philosophical and aesthetic roots, the innovative methods of instructors like John Cage and Buckminster Fuller, and its lasting impact on postwar art and countercultural movements. Delve into the college's history, its social and political life, and its influence on today's experimental educational and artistic communities.
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A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: an Introduction to Marx (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Engage with Karl Marx's "ruthless criticism of everything existing" as this course examines his transformative contributions to philosophy, economics, and politics. Through key texts and influential interpretations, explore how Marx's ideas shaped diverse movements, from feminism to ecosocialism. No prior background is required to dive into this critical exploration.
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Jacques Lacan: The Desire of the Other
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online, New York, NY
Jacques Lacan always insisted that he was a thoroughgoing Freudian—perhaps the most orthodox Freudian of them all. A larger-than-life provocateur, Lacan’s oracular lectures and clinical innovations (including the notorious “short session”) ultimately led to his excommunication from the International Psychoanalytic Association. Yet, despite these departures from analytic orthodoxy, Lacan remained preoccupied with Freud’s writings, calling...
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