The (Un)Enlightenment and What it Means to be Modern
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- 18 and older
- $15
- 90 minutes
May 8th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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What you'll learn in this lecture class:
Our ideas about progress, history, and human nature often have their roots in the Enlightenment. The British political philosopher John Gray offers a unique way to understand the major events of our time and the role that Enlightenment thinkers, from Locke to the Positivists, have played in our assumptions about the world.
Gray presents a nuanced challenge to our expectations about the linear nature of history and Utopian dreams that's well-worth examining. In this Olio, we will explore Gray's ideas through a discussion about terrorism, Marx, neo-liberalism, Pax Americana, and what it means to be human.
Please Note: This class will take place in a Ditmas Park apartment. Address will be given upon RSVP
Gray presents a nuanced challenge to our expectations about the linear nature of history and Utopian dreams that's well-worth examining. In this Olio, we will explore Gray's ideas through a discussion about terrorism, Marx, neo-liberalism, Pax Americana, and what it means to be human.
Please Note: This class will take place in a Ditmas Park apartment. Address will be given upon RSVP
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- Cancellations made at least 2 business days in advance of the class will be honored with a refund less 5% cancellation fee.
- Students who cancel less than 2 business days prior to the start time of the class will receive a credit towards a future class.
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