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The Book of Job: Punishment and Reward
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
In its stark portrayal of the quest for meaning amidst great suffering, the book of Job stands alone not only in the Hebrew Bible, but also among the wisdom literature of the ancient Near East. A work of magnificent poetic beauty, it raises the perennial question of why bad things happen to good people—but with surprising responses. The character of Job contemplates the fate of the righteous but goes further to question the nature of God: “It...
Oct 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Mon. Oct 19th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions & Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine the intersection of aesthetics and capitalism through Sianne Ngai’s exploration of feelings, categories, and judgments like the zany, cute, and gimmicky. Unpack how these vernacular aesthetics reveal tensions in value, labor, and time under advanced capitalism. Reflect on how aesthetic forms shape our experiences and critiques of modern life.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Wed. Oct 21st, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Thomas Bernhard: The Arts Trilogy
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Examine a powerful collection of modern literary works that explore art, memory, grief and isolation through an uncompromising narrative style. Engage with philosophical and historical perspectives while analyzing recurring themes of ambition, friendship and artistic integrity. Ideal for readers interested in literature, critical theory and intellectual discussion.
Oct 21st
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Wed. Oct 21st, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Alexander Technique for ADHD
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school - Virtually Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Nov 16th
6–7:30pm ET
$20
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Nov 23rd
6–7:30pm ET
$20
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Nov 30th
6–7:30pm ET
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Alexander Technique for ADHD (Online)
Balance Arts Center See all classes by this school @ Live Online
Join a supportive, peer-led group exploring how mindful movement and body awareness connect with the lived experience of ADHD. Rather than treatment or instruction, sessions invite participants to share perspectives, test practical principles, and learn through guided exploration. The focus stays on curiosity, self-observation, and shared inquiry in a respectful, collaborative space.
Nov 16th
6–7pm ET
$15
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Nov 23rd
6–7pm ET
$15
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Nov 30th
6–7pm ET
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Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7pm ET
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Bach: Music and Transcendence
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Explore the complex life and enduring musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach. Examine the beliefs, emotions and religious convictions that shaped his compositions, from sacred works to major instrumental pieces. Discover how the intellectual and spiritual conflicts of his era influenced Bach’s distinctive musical voice and lasting appeal.
Nov 22nd
2–5pm ET
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$335
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 2–5pm ET
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Rebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
The artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries redefined the significance of the painted surface in the rapidly changing Parisian art world, pitting traditionalists against newcomers who would turn the art world upside down. Through lecture and slide illustrations, explore the lives and works of artists within the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Symbolist, and Fauvist periods within the context of the socio-political arenas surrounding...
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Herman Melville: The Confidence-Man
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Embark on a riveting exploration of trust, deceit, and existential uncertainty in Herman Melville’s masterpiece. Join us as we dissect The Confidence-Man, delving into its satire of capitalist modernity and probing questions of faith, knowledge, and societal norms.
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A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: An Introduction to Marx
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
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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Hysteria, Dreams, and Psychoanalysis: an Introduction to Freud
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Delve into the foundational ideas of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis, from his exploration of the unconscious mind to his revolutionary theories on dreams, hysteria, and everyday behavior. Discover how Freud's insights continue to shape our understanding of identity, agency, and the complexities of human civilization.
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Street Photography Seminar: Capturing the Streets & Strangers (Virtual)
PhotoUno Photography School See all classes by this school
Explore the dynamic world of street photography in this engaging virtual seminar. Learn how to capture the energy of urban life and photograph strangers with confidence. Discover practical techniques, from composition to legal considerations, while drawing inspiration from iconic photographers. You'll leave with fresh insights and techniques to elevate your street photography skills and vision.
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$40
Anthropology and Ethnography: an Introduction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 172 Mulberry St, New York, NY
Anthropology is at once a contested and vital field of study and inquiry. Still hotly debated is a basic question: what is the scope of anthropological inquiry? Modern anthropologists no longer divide the world, as their 19th-century forebears did, into a sociological “West” and an anthropological “rest of the world,” its “backwardness” waiting to be understood. Yet, expanding the anthropological field of view to the whole of the globe...
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Philosophy of Fashion
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
“For the philosopher,” writes Walter Benjamin in The Arcades Project, “the most interesting thing about fashion is its extraordinary anticipations.” In other words, fashion is, in itself, an avant-garde: it shows us what the world will be like before that world has fully arrived. Its uncanny relation to the new is by no means the only philosophically interesting thing about fashion. And yet, philosophy (often coded masculine, serious,...
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Feminist Economics: An Introduction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online, New York, NY
Traditional economic thinking posits a frictionless universe of rational actors, profit-pursuing firms, and the harmonious equilibrium of supply and demand. What’s lost in this sanitized picture of economy is any recognition of the hierarchies that not only shape economic behavior and opportunity, but also, at the root, make capitalist economy exploitative and unequal—chief among these, gender relations. Often falling upon women are the tasks...
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Love, Literature & Destruction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Love, Literature, and Destruction: an Introduction to Marguerite Duras Novelist, playwright, and experimental filmmaker, Marguerite Duras resists easy categorization. Despite endless attempts by critics and scholars to claim her for emerging genres and movements, it may be easier to say what she was not: she was not part of the nouveau roman (new novel) movement in France, she was not a forerunner of autofiction, she did not write autobiography,...
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What is Conservatism?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
While contemporary political discourse is often characterized by heated discussions of liberalism or fascism, socialism or “populism”, the broad category of “conservative” thought seems to take a back seat. This despite its enduring relevance not only for understanding political history and the history of political thought, but also as an analytical tool today. What exactly is conservatism? How can we understand a category so capacious as...
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The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Full Course Title: Jürgen Habermas: The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere Is a public sphere possible? Our social and political life is marked by deep divisions: The social fabric is fraying. Economic and political polarization are on the rise. Many citizens feel their voices are not heard in arenas from the government to the marketplace. Yet many of our public institutions depend on a space in which we come together as equals to...
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What it Means to See: Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Fascinated by its uncanny power and difference, both Roland Barthes and Susan Sontag dealt continuously with the nature and meaning of photography throughout their writing lives. Their engagement culminated in two works, published just a few years apart, which continue to tower over contemporary photographic theory: Sontag’s On Photography and Barthes’s Camera Lucida. Beyond their immersion in post-war French theory, both writers shared a view...
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Feeling the Atmosphere: Climate, Affect, and Politics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Have you felt the weather lately? While not synonymous with weather, climate and our experience of it can’t be wholly captured by concepts, facts, and measures. Climate also has to do with affect, something that’s “in the air” alongside carbon emissions and other particulate matter. Although ordinarily, and vitally, addressed through frameworks of natural and social scientific inquiry—measures of ecological transformations, probabilities...
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Introduction to Feminist Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
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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Rebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism
The instructor was incredibly patient with every student. He made us comfortable to ask questions no matter how "silly." We covered a variety of topics and I feel comfortable to explore photoshop on my own and continue learning more! -
Rebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism
The instructor was fun, knowledgeable, taught at a great pace for all different interests and backgrounds. I really enjoyed the classes and learned valuable skills for both personal and professional design project. -
Rebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism
Great class with a great instructor. It's fun and informative. He also gives a lot of valuable real life advice based on his experience as an art director!
