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McCarthyism: American Politics and the Paranoid Style
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Senator Joseph McCarthy’s name is enshrined in the American lexicon to symbolize a style of paranoia and fear that goes far beyond his original red-baiting. Just as the path to McCarthyism was in fact paved decades earlier—as conservative factions deployed both ideological and state violence in their early fights against organized labor—the McCarthyist manner of politics has found new acolytes in the Trump era. From references to “outside...
Mental Health & the Law: Politics, Psychology & Profit
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
What is “mental health” and how has it been shaped by the law? From defining wellness to restricting the rights of the unwell, setting parameters for treatment, and regulating and protecting the pharmaceutical companies that develop and market psychological drugs (often to immense profits), government laws are fundamental to the ways mental health is experienced, perceived, policed, and commodified. But, how did the modern legal regime of mental...
Theories of the State: Politics, Institutions, & Power
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Uncover the enigmatic nature of the state as you delve into the intricate web of politics and power. Explore the origins, functions, and impact of this elusive entity that permeates every aspect of society. Join us as we navigate the theories of the state and shed light on its influence in shaping our modern world.
Risk Society: Crisis, Power, and Neoliberalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Unravel the complexities of the modern world through the lens of risk society. Explore the societal implications of global risks, from environmental disasters to economic instability, and their impact on governance, culture, and individual psyche. Dive into foundational texts by Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens, alongside critical perspectives by scholars such as Michel Foucault and Mary Douglas, to understand the emergence and consequences of the risk society paradigm.
Jorge Luis Borges: Mysticism, Fiction, and Politics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Jorge Luis Borges, where politics, mysticism, and metaphysics intertwine. Explore his iconic works, including Ficciones and The Aleph, to uncover connections between speculative philosophy and historical realities. Delve into themes of war, totalitarianism, and mysticism that define the rich tapestry of Borges' 1940s fiction.
What is Fascism? Economy, Society, and State
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Examine the institutional and economic foundations of fascism, exploring its governing systems, civic roles, and ideological frameworks. Through classic and contemporary texts, investigate how fascist regimes functioned, their economic policies, and the relevance of this history to understanding today's political and economic transformations.
The Making of the Market: An Introduction to Political Economy
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the complexities of capitalist economies and their impact on wealth, resource allocation, and societal progress. Engage with foundational and critical perspectives from Adam Smith to Karl Marx and beyond, examining market dynamics, inequality, and financial crises. Develop a nuanced understanding of political economy and its influence on modern ideologies.
American Policing: History, Politics, and Society
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Unpack the historical roots and evolving functions of American policing, from settler colonialism and slavery to modern surveillance and militarization. This course examines the cultural, political, and economic forces shaping law enforcement, alongside growing movements for abolition. Engage with diverse texts to critically explore power, resistance, and reform.
Psychoanalysis and Race
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Explore the complex intersections of psychoanalysis and race through key historical texts and contemporary theory. This course examines how psychoanalytic concepts shape understandings of racial identity, trauma, and healing, while also questioning the field’s own entanglements in racial discourse. No prior background in psychoanalysis required.
Psychoanalysis and Politics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the intersection of psychoanalysis and politics in this course that delves into the political history and potential of psychoanalysis. From its association with political projects to its links with Marxism and critiques within that tradition, this course examines the impact of psychoanalysis on social order and political solidarity. Join this survey course and discover the insights into desire, nationalism, trauma, and more through a curated selection of psychoanalytic theorists.
Thucydides and the Fall of Athenian Democracy
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Read deeply into Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War and study the unraveling of Athenian democracy and the broader collapse of the classical city-state. Through speeches and narrative passages we weigh claims about political theory, justice, and human suffering. The course follows how Thucydides moves between historical reporting and intense pathos, opening a window onto the intellectual life of ancient Greece.
Internationalism: History, Theory, Practice
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore the evolution of internationalist thought, from its revolutionary origins to its modern-day challenges. Examine key ideas, movements and figures that shaped global solidarity across borders. Engage with critical questions on power, identity and resistance in a changing world. Gain deeper insight into the past and future of collective struggle.
English Romantic Poetry: Art, Crisis, and the Radical Imagination
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom
Explore how poetry and politics collided in the aftermath of the French Revolution through the works of some of England’s most influential Romantic writers. Through close reading and discussion, you’ll examine themes of disillusionment, artistic purpose and social responsibility in a time of political upheaval. Gain fresh insight into the enduring relationship between literature, history and the human imagination.
Ecofeminism and Xenofeminism
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The course examines how feminist theory intersects with ecology, technology, and power in the context of climate crisis and social justice. Students critically explore ecofeminist and xenofeminist debates, their points of tension and convergence, and their implications for emancipation, justice, and resistance in the Anthropocene.
World Politics with Professor Ralph Buultjens
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
The New Political Economy: America and Global Power In the post-pandemic world, global economics is changing dramatically. How will this impact the balance of geopolitical power? Who will be the winners and losers? Will a slowdown in China affect its world position? Will it increase competition in Asia between Japan, India and China? Will America’s economic performance destabilize our politics and impact on our global outreach? How will oil prices...
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