what is an imaginary?

“Imaginary” has become a ubiquitous noun in the humanities and social sciences in recent decades. Even the law professors are in on the lingo. What is signified by the substantive, what kind of analysis does it enable, what kind of ideologies might it encode? A new essay by Yves Winter, “What is an Imaginary?” schematizes these questions.

Join us for discussion – and come ready to propose summer theory ambitions!

Tuesday 14 April, 4pm Lincoln Park Public Library “study room” 1150 W Fullerton Red, Brown, Purple Lines: Fullerton (The library has a parking lot.)

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on our calendar: InterCcECT seminar on Lacan’s Seminar 4, with special guest Professor Chris Breu, 29 June “Lenin With Du Bois: Theorizing the Revolutionary Counter-Mood” Jonathan Flatley, 15 April UIC English (2028 University Hall), 3pm “Free Gifts” Alyssa Battistoni 4 May, U Chicago 3CT, 4pm

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