Deconstruction

[close] We live in an incredibly rich time for philosophy. In the shadow of the 20th Century, certain thinkers still loom large, while new writers and new movements continue to develop before our eyes. From biopower to speculative realism, Agamben to Zizek, this group is dedicated to all things current. Professors, students, philosophers, and the everyday inquisitive are all welcome to join and discuss what is happening at the vanguard of philosophical thought.

[close] This group is intended as a platform for those intrigued by the work of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak. We can organize read-alongs, post individual reading experiences and difficulties, etc.

[close] Conversations surrounding racism, fascism, and history. With the goal to learn, build community, and hold ourselves accountable.

[close] There are probably few theoretical writers (already problematic) that have put forward a range of texts that are ridiculously challenging and difficult to read while simultaneously bringing excitement and original invaluable insights to the reader. During my readings as a student I discovered Jacques Derrida as one of these rare geniuses. This group is intended to provide people interested in the work of Derrida with a platform to exchange ideas, organize read-alongs, enjoy mutual difficulties and failures to understand and embrace the beauty of dissemination and deconstruction (without saying that there are only enjoyable sides to deconstruction).