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Mikhail Bulgakov: The Master and Margarita
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine a landmark work of twentieth-century literature through themes of censorship, morality, faith and artistic freedom. Explore how fantasy, satire and allegory challenge political power while raising enduring questions about truth, love and conscience. Gain deeper historical and cultural insight through thoughtful discussion and close reading.
Oct 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Mon. Oct 19th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Why did Plato Write? Philosophy, Dialogue, and Dialectic
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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 ET
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Thu. Oct 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Simone de Beauvoir: Existentialism, Phenomenology, Feminism
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Explore Simone de Beauvoir’s groundbreaking contributions to existentialism, feminism, and the philosophy of gender and freedom. Through close readings of The Second Sex and other key texts, examine how embodiment, identity, and social structures shape human experience. Trace Beauvoir’s enduring influence on modern debates about selfhood, power, and justice.
Oct 25th
2–5pm ET
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The Worst of All Possible Worlds: an Introduction to Schopenhauer
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Delve into the starkly original worldview of Arthur Schopenhauer, whose radical pessimism challenged the optimism of Western philosophy. Through his masterwork The World as Will and Representation, explore the metaphysical and ethical dimensions of suffering, art, and moral life. Engage with his influences from Kant to Eastern thought.
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Infinity: Mathematics, History, Philosophy
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Trace how thinkers across history have wrestled with the infinite, from ancient paradoxes through the breakthroughs of modern mathematics. Examine the ideas that gave shape to numbers, sets, and infinity itself, working through classic texts and elegant proofs that reveal a surprising hierarchy of endless worlds. No advanced math is needed, just curiosity and an open mind.
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Heidegger: Truth, Technology, and Poetry
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Sometime in the early 1930’s, Heidegger’s thought is supposed to have undergone a change. His philosophical project shifted from the “fundamental ontology” of his early work Being and Time—foundational to the development of wartime and post-war “existentialism”—to what he would come to describe as Seinsgeschichte—a “history of being.” Heidegger was interested in understanding how the meaning of being, what it means...
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Speculative Realism and Object-Oriented Ontology
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online, New York, NY
Speculative Realism and Object-Oriented Ontology: a Critical Introduction If much of continental philosophy takes as its fundamental orientation a perspective that originates in the late 18th century, how equipped can it be to address issues of urgent contemporary concern: ecological crisis, the pre-eminence of digital technology, neuroscientific advances, and the blurring of the lines between humans and machines? Motivated by such concerns, and...
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Philosophy of Mind: Thinking and Consciousness
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What is the relationship between the mind and the brain? Is the mind a reducible, physical system, or is there anything more to consciousness? It’s often taken for granted that the human mind is a kind of computer (and that, similarly, computers can “think,” know, and learn much as humans do). In more classical thought, the mind was frequently regarded as independent of the body, a thing associated with an incorporeal “soul.” But how seriously...
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Islamic Ethics: Philosophy, Theology, and Sharia Law
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Throughout the West, Islam is frequently presented as a powerful monolith, a civilizational threat, or an infection in the body politic. However, even a cursory glance at historical and contemporary materials reveals a long historical evolution in Muslim ethical thought and practice, which prompts questions of urgent contemporary relevance and dizzying scope: What is Sharia? Is it a rigid, 7th-century-based law, or an ethical system promoting the...
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Kant’s Practical Philosophy: Reason, Morality
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Kant’s Practical Philosophy: Reason, Morality, and Freedom At the epicenter of Immanuel Kant’s broad philosophical project regarding nature, the self, aesthetics, and history is an ultimate concern with morality and the good. How must we re-conceive of our moral obligations to each other in the light of declining religious authority and belief? Can we understand morality on the basis of the nature of human reason alone? For Kant, there is an...
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Introduction to Feminist Theory
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What does it mean to be a “feminist”? To whom does the designation belong? And what does it entail—in political, economic, and social terms? For ways of experiencing, knowing, and acting in the world? And as a theoretical position in and of itself? Feminism, now broadly deployed in every imaginable sphere of discourse, has accrued over time a remarkable diversity of meanings—epistemological, political, economic, and social—in...
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Dreams and Dreaming: Philosophy, Psychology, and the Unconscious
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Explore the realm of dreams through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, and the unconscious in this interdisciplinary course. Discover how dreams have inspired artists, writers, and theorists, shedding light on the nature of reality and our connection to others. Delve into the works of Freud, Benjamin, Coleridge, and more as you unravel the profound connections between dreams and waking life.
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Palestinian Science Fiction: Aesthetics and the Anticolonial Imaginary
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Discover how Palestinian writers and filmmakers use speculative fiction to counter imperialist narratives and imagine anti-colonial futures. Through sci-fi, cyberpunk, and surrealism, this course explores themes of displacement, identity, and belonging, while examining new myths that challenge dominant political and cultural imaginaries.
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Feminist Killjoys: an Introduction to Sara Ahmed
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Explore the transformative work of feminist theorist Sara Ahmed, delving into concepts like queer phenomenology, intersectionality, and the politics of willfulness. This course examines how marginalized bodies navigate and resist societal norms, and what it means to be a "feminist killjoy" who disrupts the status quo to create space for new possibilities. Engage with Ahmed's theories to better understand the dynamics of power, exclusion, and the pursuit of justice.
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Understanding Loneliness: Literature, Philosophy,Theory
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Explore the complexities of loneliness through the lenses of political theory, philosophy, and literature. Delve into its causes, forms, and cultural implications, from Freud's views on human nature to Fromm's critique of capitalism. Examine how loneliness shapes health, society, and politics, engaging with thought-provoking works by Arendt, Shakespeare, Melville, and more.
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Plato’s Final Dialogues: On Being and the Forms
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Dive into the intricate and evolving philosophy of Plato as you explore his doctrine of the Forms through a close reading of Parmenides and other key dialogues. Engage with profound questions about being, knowledge, and metaphysical self-critique, unraveling the complexities of Plato’s ultimate vision.
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Madness: Society and the Psyche
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Explore the evolving concept of madness from the Classical world to the Enlightenment, examining its roots in culture, medicine, and philosophy. Through texts from Aristotle to Foucault, uncover how societies interpreted deviance, from demonic possession to medical diagnoses, and their impact on social order. Engage with critical theories to reimagine the boundaries of sanity and disturbance.
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Friedrich Nietzsche: Truth and Morality
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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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Beyond Eros: the Philosophy and Politics of Love
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What is love, and what might it mean for political life? This course explores love as a philosophical and political concept, tracing its evolution through classical, modern, and critical theory. From Plato to Baldwin, students will consider how love intersects with freedom, resistance, and solidarity in both private and public life.
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Introduction to Bataille: Eroticism, Economy, Excess
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Explore the provocative ideas of Georges Bataille as you examine how eroticism, violence, and economy intersect with politics, art, and individual freedom. This course investigates sovereignty, desire, and the limits of reason through a critical engagement with major philosophical traditions and 20th-century crises.
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