EIHS Symposium: Horizons of Expectation Today
Robin Blackburn, Lisa Disch, Nancy Fraser, Kali Israel
Amid economic turbulence, environmental disaster, and political shocks, some observers today perceive a crisis of futurity, manifested in an inability to imagine better times to come, in a mythic embroidery of old times, or in fears of bygone calamities now returned to haunt the world. Under such conditions, the horizon of expectation and hope may darken, making it ever more difficult to mobilize effectively for change or even construct meaningful lives.
On Thursday, two eminent and deeply engaged scholars, historian Robin Blackburn and philosopher Nancy Fraser, will address the problem of politics and vision in our time as well as present prospects for reopening the future.
On Friday, University of Michigan faculty Lisa Disch (Political Science) and Kali Israel (History) will respond and join Blackburn and Fraser for discussion.
Free and open to the public.
This event is part of the Friday Series of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
On Thursday, two eminent and deeply engaged scholars, historian Robin Blackburn and philosopher Nancy Fraser, will address the problem of politics and vision in our time as well as present prospects for reopening the future.
On Friday, University of Michigan faculty Lisa Disch (Political Science) and Kali Israel (History) will respond and join Blackburn and Fraser for discussion.
Free and open to the public.
This event is part of the Friday Series of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
| Building: | Tisch Hall |
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| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | History |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies, Department of History |
The Thursday Series is the core of the institute's scholarly program, hosting distinguished guests who examine methodological, analytical, and theoretical issues in the field of history.
The Friday Series consists mostly of panel-style workshops highlighting U-M graduate students. On occasion, events may include lectures, seminars, or other programs presented by visiting scholars.
The insitute also hosts other historical programming, including lectures, film screenings, author appearances, and similar events aimed at a broader public audience.
