Contemporary Sociology
Explore postmodern sociological thinking through key thinkers and concepts, from structuralism to post-structuralism, examining philosophical roots and contemporary developments in Western thought.
Philosophy of the Humanities
Explore key philosophical concepts and thinkers in humanities, from logic and scientific reasoning to historical interpretations, hermeneutics, structuralism, and postmodern critiques of truth and language.
The Known World by Edward P. Jones - Narrative Techniques and Historical Knowledge
Explore Edward P. Jones's "The Known World" through its narrative structure, historical context, and unique approach to storytelling, examining the novel's portrayal of knowledge and truth in American literature.
Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer - Analysis and Literary Context - Lecture 24
Explore Foer's "Everything is Illuminated" through literary analysis, examining its themes, styles, and ambition to address historical traumas using postmodern techniques and social novel elements.
The Postmodern Psyche - Exploring Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek
Explore postmodern psyche through Deleuze, Guattari, and Ži žek. Examine rhizomatic thinking, film criticism, and the interplay of desire and need in relation to Lacan's theories.
Postmodernism in Literature
Explore postmodernism's impact on literature, examining key theories, thinkers, and texts. Analyze critical perspectives and contemporary relevance in this comprehensive overview.
History of English Literature
Comprehensive exploration of English literature from Anglo-Saxon era to postmodernism, covering major periods, authors, and literary movements through lectures on key works and critical analysis.
Why Is Bing Unhinged? Let's Talk About Alignment and How to Fix It
Explores AI alignment challenges, focusing on Bing's issues, and discusses potential solutions like cognitive architecture and constitutional AI to ensure benevolent AI development.