Philosophy Classes
NYC
Classes near you
Classes near you
0 classes with availability
French Existentialism: Beauvoir and Sartre
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
For Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, the fundamental philosophical problem of the modern age was answering Friedrich Nietzsche’s dictum: god was dead, and so was, as a consequence, traditional western conceptions of morality, justice, and truth itself. In the cafes of occupied and post-war Paris, Sartre, Beauvoir, and their cohort of fellow existentialists attempted to meet Nietzsche’s challenge: to reimagine the basis of morality...
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
The Task of the Critic: an Introduction to Rosalind Krauss
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Uncover the transformative power of poststructuralist, feminist, and psychoanalytic methods in art criticism through an exploration of the writings and ideas of Rosalind Krauss, the influential founder of October journal. Analyze representative artworks alongside her essays, as you delve into the ways in which art objects and movements challenge categorization and reshape aesthetic experience. Discover how Krauss's unique theoretical vocabulary redefines the role of the critic in art historical narratives.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Aristotle and the Left: Materialism, Dialectics, and Utopia (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore how Aristotle's philosophy has been interpreted to support both conservative hierarchies and radical leftist thought. This course examines the dynamic interpretations of Aristotelian theory through the lens of thinkers like Avicenna, Averroes, and Karl Marx, uncovering its potential for critique and change in political structures.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
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.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Deleuze and Guattari: Anti-Oedipus
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Examine a groundbreaking philosophical work that rethinks the relationship between desire, capitalism and society. Explore influential ideas that challenge traditional psychoanalysis and Marxism while shaping contemporary social and political theory. Gain deeper insight into concepts that continue to inspire debate and critical analysis today.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
Mikhail Bulgakov: The Master and Margarita (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 45 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY
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.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
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.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
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.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
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.
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
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...
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
