by Max Wade Dancing appears to be a human universal. Present in nearly every society (perhaps with the exception of a few extreme Calvinist and Quaker circles), dance serves as an essential vehicle for expressing an individual's joy, developing social... Continue Reading →
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by Jochen Schmon Bruno Leipold is a fellow in political theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and beginning in May 2025 he will be an Assistant Professor in Political Theory at Durham University. He is a... Continue Reading →
by Beatriz Silva "November is a mournful month in the history of Palestine," Edward Said began his eulogy in memory of Sir Isaiah Berlin in 1997 (box 60, folder 23, Series II. 2). With the news of Berlin's passing came... Continue Reading →
by Benjamin Gaillard-Garrido Since Francois-Xavier Guerra's Modernidad e independencias (1992), the historiography on the Age of Revolutions in Latin America has undergone significant changes. No longer are works predominantly characterized by conceptions of politics as epiphenomenal. No longer do they... Continue Reading →
by Naphorn Siriprasertsilp Isan is a region situated in northeastern Thailand, bordering Cambodia and Laos. It is also used to reference the various ethno-regional groups who live in the area and are in a precarious position economically and culturally. The... Continue Reading →
Steven Shapin Three facts about Bruno Latour. He was from a wine-growing family; he was from Burgundy; and he was Catholic. These facts are related, and they are pertinent to understanding what his philosophical project was about. Bruno was born... Continue Reading →