Haunting Racism
New School for Social Research: Philosophy
CRN: 19636
Credits: 3
This seminar explores racism and colonialism through the lens of hauntology. We will consider the significance of the dead, the unborn, inheritance, rememory, ancestors, and ghostly matters for ethics, politics, and critical philosophy of race. You can expect to read across Black feminist, Africana, Indigenous, Anti-Colonial, Abolitionist, and Continental theoretical traditions in conjunction with film and contemporary art.
College: New School for Social Research (GF)
Department: Philosophy (PHI)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 18
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:36am EDT 3/20/2026