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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
Meets 4 Times
$355
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Thu. Oct 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
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
6:30–9:30pm ET
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$355
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Sun. Nov 22nd, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
