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Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
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The Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, established in 2011, offers liberal arts education and research opportunities to local communities while supporting young scholars. With a mission to engage various intellectual traditions, the institute aims to provide accessible education and foster active, engaged citizens.
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The Bauhaus: Architecture, Design, and Theory (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the transformative impact of the Bauhaus on twentieth-century art and design, exploring its revolutionary principles of simplicity, functionality, and craft. Examine its experimental pedagogy, vibrant cultural life, and connections to modernism and consumerism. Through works by Klee, Schlemmer, Moholy-Nagy, and others, uncover the Bauhaus' enduring legacy and its vision of art’s role in shaping consciousness and society.
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Gay Icons: Culture, Gender, and Queer Imagination
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 411 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the cultural phenomenon of “gay icons” and their profound impact on queer subcultures in 20th-century America. Through films, performances, and critical readings, examine how figures like Judy Garland and Madonna inspired admiration, shaped LGBTQ+ identities, and reflected societal tensions around gender, sexuality, and consumerism.
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The Death and Life of Great American Cities: an Introduction to Jane Jacobs
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 314 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the transformative ideas of Jane Jacobs and her critique of urban planning through a critical lens. Delve into her concepts like “eyes on the street” and “organized complexity,” while examining their implications for modern cities. Engage with questions of race, feminism, gentrification, and the enduring political relevance of her vision for vibrant urban life.
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Saul Kripke: Naming and Necessity (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the groundbreaking ideas in Saul Kripke’s Naming and Necessity, which challenged prevailing theories of language and knowledge. Delve into the debate between "descriptivist" theories and Kripke’s theory of rigid designators, and examine its impact on epistemology, philosophy of mind, and contemporary language theory.
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Bebop and Black Modernism: an Introduction to Modern Jazz (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 6047 Myrtle Avenue, New York, NY
Explore the transformative power of modern jazz, from its bebop roots at Minton’s Playhouse to its global influence and role in the Civil Rights Movement. Through critical listening, literary analysis, and cultural criticism, uncover how jazz shaped postwar counterculture and continues to impact Black cultural expression and American society.
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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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Andrea Dworkin: Sex, Power, and Politics (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the polarizing legacy of Andrea Dworkin, a fierce critic of pornography and patriarchy, whose work ignited feminist debates and continues to provoke reflection in the #MeToo era. Delve into her writings, speeches, and radical ideas to uncover insights into feminism's evolution and its liberation ideals.
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Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the profound and intricate philosophy of G.W.F. Hegel through a close reading of Phenomenology of Spirit. Trace the evolution of Reason from sensory perception to absolute knowing, while uncovering Hegel’s revolutionary dialectical method and its impact on epistemology, metaphysics, morality, and political thought.
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Tourism: Space, Leisure, and the Global Economy
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Embark on a critical exploration of global tourism's impact on space, leisure, and the economy. From the evolution of mass travel to contemporary digital nomadism, delve into the complexities of tourist economies and their effects on both travelers and local communities worldwide. Challenge conventional notions of authenticity and examine the intersections of commodification, imperialism, and ecology in the realm of leisure travel.
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Late-Capitalist Architecture
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the intersections of architecture and late capitalism. Delve into the material, formal, and ideological dimensions of architectural manifestations under financialized capital. Analyze how architecture reflects and responds to the instabilities and crises of contemporary life, offering insights into collective political agency amidst commercial imperatives.
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Fyodor Dostoyevski: Demons (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 45 Main St , Brooklyn, NY
Explore the psychological depths and political currents of 19th-century Russia through Dostoyevski's "Demons." This course delves into the novel's portrayal of belief, morality, and revolution, probing whether violence can enact social change and examining the nihilistic undercurrents of liberalism. Engage with historical contexts and intellectual dramas that resonate with modern dilemmas.
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Forensic Architecture: an Introduction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover Forensic Architecture, a cutting-edge research method blending architecture, forensics, geography, and journalism to investigate violence's impact on environments. Examine cases from war zones to climate change sites, and learn how spatial analysis aids in uncovering crimes against humanity. Explore the intersection of politics, aesthetics, and theory through Weizman's work and other key readings.
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Introduction to Queer Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Delve into queer theory, a field exploring how sexuality and gender shape our lives and social relations. Uncover the intellectual roots of queer theory, its connections to feminism, Marxism, and poststructuralism, and examine its evolving influence. Engage with key thinkers to understand and challenge the norms shaping identity and desire.
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Günter Grass: The Tin Drum
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1016 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the provocative and multifaceted nature of Günter Grass's The Tin Drum, a seminal work in postwar German literature. Examine Oskar Mazarath's eerie arrested development and his unique narrative of WWII, bourgeois life, and cultural myths. Delve into the novel's historical context, genre, and the moral and political questions it raises.
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The Politics of Infrastructure
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What does it take to build an infrastructural system? What kind of norms do infrastructures enforce, and what kinds of people do they allow to thrive? What happens when infrastructure starts to break down, or prove inadequate in the face of disaster? What do infrastructures teach us? And what kind of world do they make possible? This four-week seminar pulls back the curtain to reveal the people, processes, and values that shape the infrastructures...
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Wonderful, Wonderful Times: Reading Elfriede Jelinek
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Explore the provocative works of Elfriede Jelinek, Nobel Prize-winning author, in this course from the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Analyze Jelinek's anti-realist technique, the influence of capitalism and fascism on sex and romance, and the role of myth in her worldview. Discover how her writings challenge societal norms and provide a lens into life after liberal humanism.
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Wittgenstein: Philosophical Investigations
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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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The Mahabharata: From Exile to Apocalypse
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online, New York, NY
The Mahabharata is one of the great literary works of South Asian history. It narrates an epic story: the introduction to our supposed age, the Kali Yuga—one of downfall and decline, but also eventual rebirth. Preeminently a dialogic work, the Mahabharata remembers a past that requires constant re-narration, simultaneously defining and critiquing dharma—or “proper conduct.” These dialogues culminate famously...
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Reviews of Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
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James Joyce: Ulysses
It was not easy, but I didn't expect it to be. I got some very useful insight into the book, which will help in my second reading. I will be looking for more classes taught by Professor Porte. -
Proust in Time: The Prisoner
pretentious, and unwelcoming professor -
God or Nature: Spinoza’s Ethics
This was a great class. I'm excited to continue to take BISR classes every month for the rest of my life! LOL I'm serious. -
The Singularity: AI & the Post-Human Future
Required more structure. Seemed more of a reading review club, than an instructional class. -
Jorge Luis Borges: Mysticism, Fiction, and Politics
Teacher was knowledgeable, good readings, active participants. -
Signal and Noise: An Introduction to Statistics
Excellent class. Excellent instructor. Raphaële breathed life into stats. Very fun class! -
Leo Tolstoy: Anna Karenina (In-Person)
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The Subway: Urbanism, Infrastructure, and Social Life
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Vergil’s Aeneid: Myth, Empire, and Ruin
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Mining: Industry, Ecology, and Capitalism
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Hannah Arendt: The Human Condition
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Henry James: The Portrait of a Lady
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Don DeLillo: Underworld
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Freedom, Politics, and the Individual
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The Mahabharata: From Exile to Apocalypse
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Feminist Science Fiction
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The Good, the Bad, and the Evil
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An Introduction to Schopenhauer
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Kant’s Critical Aesthetics
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Hannah Arendt: The Human Condition
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