Previous events
The 2024 History of Ideas Annual Conference:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 4:00-6:00 PM | Rapaporte Treasure Hall
We often use words without really knowing what they mean, words like feudalism or fascism or fundamentalism. Maybe it would be a good idea to think about the words we use without thinking.
A panel discussion featuring Brandeis Faculty and Students, brought to you by the Brandeis History of Ideas Program, moderated by Professor David S. Katz, Director.
Featuring
- Darlene Brooks Hedstrom, Myra and Jacob Kraft and Jacob Hiatt Associate Professor of Christian Studies
- George J. Hall, Associate Professor of Economics
- Umrao Sethl, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
- Linda Bul, Professor of Economics
- Taylor Ackley, Assistant Professor of Music
The 2023 History of Ideas Annual Conference: "Prehistoric Brandeis: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once"
September 13, 2023
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
September 13, 2022
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
We Don't Need Another Hero! Can Individuals Make History?
Featuring:
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Susan Birren, Professor of Neuroscience
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Naghmeh Sohrabi, Professor of Middle East History and Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies
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Pu Wang, Associate Professor of Chinese Literature and Culture
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Ingrid Schorr, Director of Arts Engagement
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Anita Hill, University Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Moderated by David S. Katz, Director of the History of Ideas Program
The 2021 History of Ideas Annual Conference: "Just Read It, A Dialogue With Students About the United States Constitution"