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Why did Plato Write? Philosophy, Dialogue, and Dialectic
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
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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Gershom Scholem: Mysticism and the Philosophy of History
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school
Delve into the rich intellectual legacy of Gershom Scholem. Explore his profound insights into Jewish mysticism and its intersection with contemporary politics and the Jewish historical condition. Uncover Scholem's influential philosophy of history, rooted in kabbalah, messianism, and a deep engagement with language, literature, and nationhood.
Nov 22nd
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm ET
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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: Love, Money, and the Modern Self (Chicago)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1210 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Examine Pride and Prejudice as a groundbreaking response to the challenges of selfhood, social critique, and representation in the modern novel. This course situates Austen’s work within the socio-political tensions of her time, exploring how narrative form, character, and the marriage plot engage with questions of class, gender, and modernity.
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A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing: an Introduction to Marx (Chicago)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 1210 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL
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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Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House Books
The Newberry See all classes by this school @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden depths of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series in this literary class that delves into the series' settings, authorship, adaptations, translations, and lasting impact on American history and girlhood. Taught by a dedicated Wilder scholar, this course will explore not only Wilder's eight-book series but also the works of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the societal, ideological, and historical themes embedded within these iconic books.
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Meet the Author: Tom Shachtman
The Newberry See all classes by this school @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course. Meet the Author: Tom Shachtman, How the French Saved America Americans today have a love/hate relationship with France, but in this illuminating new history, Tom Shachtman shows that without France, there might not be a United States of America. How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution is about French aid to Americans during the American...
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Meet the Author:Catherine A. Stewart, Long Past Slavery
The Newberry See all classes by this school @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Meet the Author: Catherine A. Stewart, Long Past Slavery: Representing Race in the Federal Writers' Project From 1936 to 1939, the New Deal’s Federal Writers’ Project collected life stories from more than 2,300 former African American slaves. These narratives are now widely used as a source to understand the lived experience of those who made the transition from slavery to freedom. But in this examination of the project and its legacy, Catherine...
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The 33rd Annual Newberry Book Fair
The Newberry See all classes by this school @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Don’t miss our annual Newberry Book Fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Browse through more than 120,000 used books, movies, records and more in 70 categories, many of which are priced at $3 or less. Admission is FREE! Everything for sale at the Book Fair is generously donated, and all proceeds help further the Newberry’s mission to build and care for an extraordinary collection and share it—free of charge—with...
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Chasing Wilder in Chicago
The Newberry See all classes by this school @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
This is a one time FREE course. Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary and new edition of Wilder’s National Book Award-winning novel with a reception, actors, commentators, and cake! Participants: Tappan Wilder, Thornton Wilder’s nephew and literary executor, is Honorary Chairman of the Thornton Wilder Society. Jeremy McCarter, author of Young Radicals: In the War for American Ideals and co-author with Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton:...
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