A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing

F.W.J. Schelling is (in)famous for his seemingly ever-changing views and proliferating “systems.” But underlying his philosophizing was a single obsession: to heal the rift between nature and reason that had been newly ruptured in the work of his immediate and venerable predecessor, Immanuel Kant. Schelling developed a philosophy of nature (Naturphilosophie...

If Emmanuel Levinas had a single credo, it was this: “Ethics as First Philosophy”! For Levinas, what’s essential about human beings—beyond our rational and practical capacities—is the fact that we find ourselves infinitely responsible in the face of the “Other.” The root of ethics is to be found in the immediate face-to-face...

It has been said that finding the right question is as important as finding its answer. Lee, author of Spark Change, writes, "Quality questions lead to quality answers. Questions promote deeper thought, connection, and authenticity." Identify your most essential personal questions and explore how they might redefine the trajectory of your life....

A practical, hands on workshop covering all aspects of caring for a newborn, with an emphasis on today’s philosophy and techniques. From what’s changed since your children were babies to modern ideas of feeding, and sleeping, this is an essential class for any grandparent who’ll be spending time with a newborn baby. For Grandparents Only. ...

All classes are changing to Remote Video only for the time being. We'll revisit as the situation improves.  A studio pilates class using core training props to assist in obtaining proper body alignment and mechanics or to increase the intensity of the exercise. How can we build strength on an unstable core? How can we increase our speed and...

How can we build strength on an unstable core? How can we increase our speed and agility on an unstable core? The Pilates philosophy focuses on training the mind and body to work together toward the goal of overall fitness. Pilates teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine while exercising.  The program works to strengthen deep...

This healing class focus's on Ying and Yang principals and ancient philosophy. Today we use the techniques of circular movements, tapping, meditation, and vocalization to awaken the bodies self healing response. Restoring a state of balance and health by opening of the acupressure points, meridians, and chakras. Ancient asian practitioner's used this...

Although most esports leagues are geared towards kids 14 and older, Black Rocket runs the first esports league for kids 8 to 14. The league and company’s philosophy is safe-fun-learn. Since not all games are appropriate for this age bracket, Black Rocket created their own kid-safe games: Battle Royale, Sembly and Rocket Kart Racers.  Players...

Anarchism comes to us from the Greek anarkhos—“without a ruler.” “To be governed,” wrote the famous French anarchist Pierre Proudhon, “is to be watched, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, regulated, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, checked, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who...

It is difficult to imagine a more ambitious or even hubristic philosophy than that of G.W.F. Hegel. Even Hegel’s most contemptuous critics agreed with his faithful disciples on one count: he simply could not be ignored. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that much of 19th Century European intellectual history is a story about those who were with...

Saints, Witches, Hysterics: Christianity and Female Mysticism From the medieval period to the present, a small group of Christian women have fallen into trances, had erotic visions, heard voices, foresworn food, and claimed to have direct contact with God. This course asks two questions about these women. First, why have women who testified to similar...

Attend from anywhere!  Comedy expert Steve Kaplan takes you through this four-part class live and in real time through the online video service “Zoom.” Have to miss one? You’ll be able to stream the video on your own time as well. An interactive workshop that explains comedy and comedy writing from the inside out: how it works, why it works,...

Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems: History, Proofs, Implications In 1931, a 25-year-old Kurt Gödel published a paper in mathematical logic titled “On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems.” This paper contained the proofs of two remarkable “incompleteness theorems,” which state: For any consistent...

Inventory Management Techniques: Planning, Replenishment and Activities Control These inventory management techniques will improve your inventory turnover ratio and transform frozen assets into cash! Who Should Attend: Factory and inventory control professionals, manufacturing and production control managers, industrial engineers, plant managers,...