Thinking and Feeling
Fall 2022
Taught By: Benjamin Lee
Section: A
CRN: 14233
Credits: 3
Affect theory is an alternative to traditional models of subjectivity that emphasize decision-making and rationality. One of the philosophical forefathers of affect theory is Henri Bergson, who developed a "flow" model based upon our experience of time and duration. This course will explore "flow" models in philosophy and literary studies, and culminate in a close reading of two classics of contemporary affect theory, Lauren Berlant's Cruel Optimism and Sianne Ngai's The Gimmick: Aesthetic Judgment and Capitalist Form.
College: New School for Social Research (GF)
Department: Philosophy (GPHI)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: September 12, 2022 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 20, 2022 (Sunday)
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: 10:56pm 6/26/2022 EDT