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The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Philosophical Discussion, TED Circle
IBM Atrium 590 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United StatesHistorically, one of the toughest nuts to crack in both philosophy and science has been the so-called “hard problem of consciousness”: How is it possible for the hard-wiring of our brain to produce inner perception, sentient experience, and self-awareness? It’s a much more difficult conundrum to solve than one might expect upon first glance. Because […]
Jamieson Webster and Adrienne Harris on Conversion Disorder
Wolff Conference Room, Room D1103 6 East 16th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Jamieson Webster, author of Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis, and Adrienne Harris, Faculty and Supervisor at New York University's Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, for a philosophy workshop on conversion disorder. Presented by The New School for Social Research and Philosophy Department and it is co-sponsored with the Ferenczi Center.
Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn Friedman: Believe Me
Books Are Magic 225 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHarvey Weinstein. Brett Kavanaugh. Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump. The most infamous abusers in modern American history are being outed as women speak up to publicly expose behavior that was previously only whispered about -- and it's both making an impact, and sparking a backlash. From the leading, agenda-setting feminist editors of Yes Means Yes, Believe […]
Mohamed Kouaci: A Photographic Memory of Early Algeria
Lenfest Center for the Arts 615 W. 129 St., New York, NY, United StatesMohamed Kouaci is thought to be the only Algerian photographer to have documented the entire Algerian struggle and the early years of Independence. A self-taught photographer, he was head of the photography service at the Information Ministry of the G.P.R.A. (Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic) from 1958 to 1962. In this talk, Adel Ben […]
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA Night of Philosophy and Ideas is an all-night marathon of philosophical debate, performances, screenings, readings, and music. Join us and be a part of this FREE 12-HOUR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, featuring top philosophers from around the world. FROM SATURDAY, February 1 AT 7PM TO SUNDAY, February 2, 2020 AT 7AM at Central Library, 10 […]