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Welfare: Law, Poverty, and Social Reproduction

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Uncover the hidden truth behind welfare as a system of social and labor discipline. Join this thought-provoking course to explore the history, present, and future of family regulation and understand its construction of gender, race, and kinship. Discover how welfare has shaped, and been shaped by, racial hierarchy and anxiety to envision a more humane system focused on success.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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On the Heights of Despair: an Introduction to E.M. Cioran

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

The son of an orthodox priest, Emil Cioran reflected obsessively on the condition of humanity in a universe without God. Outstripping even Schopenhauer in his relentless pessimism, Cioran developed an aphoristic style, arguably to literary perfection, by which he delivered piercing insights into the “inconvenience of existence” (“which neither death nor even poetry succeeds in correcting”). Despair, doubt, melancholy, failure, skepticism,...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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John Maynard Keynes: Beyond Economics

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore the often-overlooked social and political theory of influential economist John Maynard Keynes in this thought-provoking course at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Discover the roots of Keynes's grand project to reshape society and analyze its legacy for radical politics today. Delve into the works of Keynes and other notable thinkers to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between economics and politics.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Modern Palestine: a Historical Introduction

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Perpetually in the news and commanding a tremendous amount of scholarly attention, Palestine remains a flashpoint in a number of contemporary debates: about war, colonization, and violence, religious and ethnic identity, nationalism and self-determination, modes of resistance, the role of international institutions, diasporic politics, academic freedom, and American foreign policy, among others. This course offers students an opportunity step back...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Frantz Fanon: an Introduction

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Frantz Fanon—psychiatrist, political theorist, poet, and revolutionary—was one of the twentieth century’s foremost theorists of race, colonialism, and decolonization. His writings became a touchstone of the global anti-colonial struggle of the 1960s, and they continue to inspire scholars and activists to this day.  To what extent do Fanon’s writings, produced largely during the 1950’s, continue to speak to our situation today? And...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Samir Amin: Dependency, Development, and the Making of the Global South

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Uncover the roots of global inequality and the mechanisms that perpetuate it in this thought-provoking course, exploring the groundbreaking theories of Marxist economist Samir Amin. Gain insight into the formation of dependency, underdevelopment, and super-exploitation, as well as the contemporary social systems that shape our world today. Join us as we delve into the complex dynamics of wealth and power in a post-colonial era.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Capital, Colony, Core: an Introduction to World-Systems Analysis

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore the global dynamics of capitalism, as well as its roots and impact on societies with a study of Immanuel Wallerstein's World Systems Analysis at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Uncover the interconnectedness of core, semi-periphery, and periphery nations. Gain an understanding of global capitalism and its potential alternatives.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Philosophy, Ideology & Jokes: An Intro to Slavoj Žižek

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Discover the synthesis of Marxism, Kantian critique, Lacanian psychoanalysis, Hegelian dialectics, and cultural criticism in this thought-provoking course on Slavoj Žižek's philosophy. Uncover the ideology, capitalism, and fantasy that shape contemporary life. Delve into the serious, yet often humorous, teachings of one of Europe's most influential philosophers.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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The Politics of Climate Change

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore climate change politics and its implications for the 21st century in this thought-provoking course. Explore the intersections between climate science, political theory, and historical context, as you delve into the limitations of current policies and radical approaches. Uncover the landscape of desires and the emergence of mass political ecological movements in the Global South.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Discover the profound impact of G.W.F. Hegel's groundbreaking philosophy on 19th-century European intellectual history in this ambitious course offered by the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Explore the complexities of his "Absolute Idealism" and the transformative power of his logic, known as "dialectics," as you delve into the core concepts of Hegel's system and its influence on epistemology, metaphysics, morality, and political life. Unveil the depths of Hegel's philosophy in this thought-provoking journey through his renowned work.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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The Epic of Gilgamesh

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Embark on a journey of discovery in this thought-provoking course at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. Explore the mythical world of gods, friendship, and the pursuit of eternal life and delve into the fragments that captivated scholars, poets, and readers for centuries. Discover what the "oldest story in the world" can reveal about literature, religion, and the human experience.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Thomas Mann: Dr. Faustus

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore the dark underbelly of German culture as you delve into Thomas Mann's enigmatic novel that dissects the nation's descent into authoritarianism and inhumanity. Unravel the intricate web of music and philosophy that shaped the narrative, and ponder the tragic contradictions of beauty in this thought-provoking course.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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What is Family Abolition?

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore the radical concept of family abolition and its connection to emancipation from various forms of oppression. Delve into the utopian socialist, Bolshevik, queer liberationist, and trans-Marxist perspectives on dismantling the traditional family structure. Challenge preconceived notions and ponder the need for family abolition in a society shaped by racial capitalism.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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The Case of Dora: Freud, Hysteria, and Feminist Theory

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Discover the enigmatic figure of Dora, immortalized by Sigmund Freud in his analysis of hysteria. Uncover the intersections between psychoanalysis and feminist politics as we examine the implications of Dora's case for queer theory, subjectivity, and the body. Explore these complex relationships at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.

(29) Beginner 21 and older
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Silvia Federici: Women, Capitalism, and the Body

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Uncover the history of witch-hunts and capitalism in this course. Explore how the persecution of women during the transition to capitalism created a docile feminized subject fit for domestic work and wage labor. Delve into Silvia Federici's groundbreaking work, Caliban and the Witch, and examine the impact of capitalism on gender, race, and state control over reproductive labor.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Philosophy, Phenomenology, and the Body

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Explore the profound philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and his groundbreaking ideas on perception, embodiment, and the nature of existence. Delve into the world of phenomenology and discover how this influential 20th-century movement continues to shape contemporary thought.

(29) Beginner 21 and older
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The Weimar Republic: Politics, Culture, and Catastrophe

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Unveil the rise and fall of Germany's Weimar Republic and its impact on contemporary politics, culture, and catastrophic authoritarianism in this provocative course. Explore the complex international politics and economic crises that shaped this politically fragile yet culturally dazzling era. Dive into primary sources and reflections to dissect the untold lessons for our modern world.

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Rituals on the Day of A Highly Auspicious New Moon

New York Open Center

Rituals on the Eve of A Highly Auspicious New Moon Eclipse Women have worked with moon rituals for millennia, setting intentions during the new moon and releasing them into the universe in order to materialize their wishes. In this two-hour workshop, we will learn how to conduct an effective ceremony and accompanying rituals during today’s new moon/solar eclipse, one of the most auspicious new moon eclipses in recent memory. This eclipse takes...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Online: Internet Basics

The New York Public Library (Tech) @ Virtual Learning

An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual class.  Skill prerequisites: Computer Basics  

(160) Beginner 18 and older
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Servsafe Online

Westchester Food Safety

Online course + 1 on 1 exam review with live Servsafe Exam Instructor via, Zoo, Facetime, Whatsapp, Skype, or even just the phone.  No Exam included. Exam preparation. Exam Certificates of Completion offered. In just a few hours, you’ll be ready for your exam. Sign up now and receive a 10 Unit Online Video Presentation offered only through Westchester Food Safety.  Study Guide will be sent to you via email. Easy to read, great for...

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