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The Earth has Three Colors: A Celebration of Moroccan Ceramics
An online presentation of the first full-length publication to provide a comprehensive overview of Moroccan ceramics, The Earth has Three Colors, traces its history from the rural domestic pottery of the indigenous peoples that inhabit the Rif Mountains, through 20th century Modernism, to the contemporary art of Marrakech. The three sections of the book center on the three different clay colors used in Morocco: indigenous red, traditional gray, and...
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Modern Palestine: a Historical Introduction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Perpetually in the news and commanding a tremendous amount of scholarly attention, Palestine remains a flashpoint in a number of contemporary debates: about war, colonization, and violence, religious and ethnic identity, nationalism and self-determination, modes of resistance, the role of international institutions, diasporic politics, academic freedom, and American foreign policy, among others. This course offers students an opportunity step back...
Frantz Fanon: an Introduction
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Frantz Fanon—psychiatrist, political theorist, poet, and revolutionary—was one of the twentieth century’s foremost theorists of race, colonialism, and decolonization. His writings became a touchstone of the global anti-colonial struggle of the 1960s, and they continue to inspire scholars and activists to this day. To what extent do Fanon’s writings, produced largely during the 1950’s, continue to speak to our situation today? And...
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Samir Amin: Dependency, Development, and the Making of the Global South
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Uncover the roots of global inequality and the mechanisms that perpetuate it in this thought-provoking course, exploring the groundbreaking theories of Marxist economist Samir Amin. Gain insight into the formation of dependency, underdevelopment, and super-exploitation, as well as the contemporary social systems that shape our world today. Join us as we delve into the complex dynamics of wealth and power in a post-colonial era.
Capital, Colony, Core: an Introduction to World-Systems Analysis
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the global dynamics of capitalism, as well as its roots and impact on societies with a study of Immanuel Wallerstein's World Systems Analysis at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Uncover the interconnectedness of core, semi-periphery, and periphery nations. Gain an understanding of global capitalism and its potential alternatives.
Philosophy, Ideology & Jokes: An Intro to Slavoj Žižek
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Discover the synthesis of Marxism, Kantian critique, Lacanian psychoanalysis, Hegelian dialectics, and cultural criticism in this thought-provoking course on Slavoj Žižek's philosophy. Uncover the ideology, capitalism, and fantasy that shape contemporary life. Delve into the serious, yet often humorous, teachings of one of Europe's most influential philosophers.
The Politics of Climate Change
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore climate change politics and its implications for the 21st century in this thought-provoking course. Explore the intersections between climate science, political theory, and historical context, as you delve into the limitations of current policies and radical approaches. Uncover the landscape of desires and the emergence of mass political ecological movements in the Global South.
Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Discover the profound impact of G.W.F. Hegel's groundbreaking philosophy on 19th-century European intellectual history in this ambitious course offered by the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Explore the complexities of his "Absolute Idealism" and the transformative power of his logic, known as "dialectics," as you delve into the core concepts of Hegel's system and its influence on epistemology, metaphysics, morality, and political life. Unveil the depths of Hegel's philosophy in this thought-provoking journey through his renowned work.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Embark on a journey of discovery in this thought-provoking course at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Explore the mythical world of gods, friendship, and the pursuit of eternal life and delve into the fragments that captivated scholars, poets, and readers for centuries. Discover what the "oldest story in the world" can reveal about literature, religion, and the human experience.
Thomas Mann: Dr. Faustus
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the dark underbelly of German culture as you delve into Thomas Mann's enigmatic novel that dissects the nation's descent into authoritarianism and inhumanity. Unravel the intricate web of music and philosophy that shaped the narrative, and ponder the tragic contradictions of beauty in this thought-provoking course.
What is Family Abolition?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the radical concept of family abolition and its connection to emancipation from various forms of oppression. Delve into the utopian socialist, Bolshevik, queer liberationist, and trans-Marxist perspectives on dismantling the traditional family structure. Challenge preconceived notions and ponder the need for family abolition in a society shaped by racial capitalism.
The Case of Dora: Freud, Hysteria, and Feminist Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Discover the enigmatic figure of Dora, immortalized by Sigmund Freud in his analysis of hysteria. Uncover the intersections between psychoanalysis and feminist politics as we examine the implications of Dora's case for queer theory, subjectivity, and the body. Explore these complex relationships at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.
Silvia Federici: Women, Capitalism, and the Body
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Uncover the history of witch-hunts and capitalism in this course. Explore how the persecution of women during the transition to capitalism created a docile feminized subject fit for domestic work and wage labor. Delve into Silvia Federici's groundbreaking work, Caliban and the Witch, and examine the impact of capitalism on gender, race, and state control over reproductive labor.
Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Philosophy, Phenomenology, and the Body
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the profound philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and his groundbreaking ideas on perception, embodiment, and the nature of existence. Delve into the world of phenomenology and discover how this influential 20th-century movement continues to shape contemporary thought.
Bioengineering: from Terraforming to Designer Babies
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
In this thought-provoking course from the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, you'll explore the core principles of biotechnology and the ethical, political, and economic implications of manipulating biological matter. Uncover the exciting possibilities and real constraints that shape the future of bioengineering today!
The Weimar Republic: Politics, Culture, and Catastrophe
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Unveil the rise and fall of Germany's Weimar Republic and its impact on contemporary politics, culture, and catastrophic authoritarianism in this provocative course. Explore the complex international politics and economic crises that shaped this politically fragile yet culturally dazzling era. Dive into primary sources and reflections to dissect the untold lessons for our modern world.
Solarpunk: Theory, Fiction, and Radical Futures
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore a radical vision of the future where nature and technology align, challenging the pessimistic outlook on climate change. Immerse yourself in the art, theory, and speculative fiction of solarpunk to reimagine a world of decommodified energy and human liberation. Join us on this intellectual journey towards a harmonious coexistence of technology, nature, and human life.
Melanie Klein: Love, Guilt, and Psychoanalysis
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Delve into the depths of human emotions and the complexities of the mind with a comprehensive exploration of psychoanalysis. Gain insights into the intricate workings of the psyche through this captivating course.
The Soviet Avant-Garde: Culture, Politics, Aesthetics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore Russian and Soviet avant-gardes during the first three decades of the 20th century. Discover how artists grappled with finding "communistic expression of material structures" and the shifting status of the arts in the early Soviet state. Dive into the works of Kazimir Malevich, El Lissitzky, Sergei Eisenstein, and more.
Rituals on the Day of A Highly Auspicious New Moon
Rituals on the Eve of A Highly Auspicious New Moon Eclipse Women have worked with moon rituals for millennia, setting intentions during the new moon and releasing them into the universe in order to materialize their wishes. In this two-hour workshop, we will learn how to conduct an effective ceremony and accompanying rituals during today’s new moon/solar eclipse, one of the most auspicious new moon eclipses in recent memory. This eclipse takes...
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