Michael S. Roth is president and University Professor at Wesleyan University. Author and curator (most notably of the exhibition “Sigmund Freud: Conflict and Culture,” which opened at the Library of Congress in 1998), Roth describes his scholarly interests as centered on “how people make sense of the past.” His fifth book, Memory, Trauma and History: Essays on Living with the Past was published in 2011 by Columbia University Press, and he is currently preparing his next book, Why Liberal Education Matters for Yale University Press. He continues to publish essays, book reviews, and commentaries in a wide variety of venues, including national newspapers, scholarly journals, and the Huffington Post.
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Discover how 'the modern' emerged in the late 18th century, shaping our understanding of progress and change. This course investigates whether we remain entrenched in modernity or have transitioned to a postmodern state, examining key philosophical and literary developments.
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Embark on a fascinating journey through time as you explore the origins and development of modernity in this insightful online course. Discover how the idea of being 'modern' shaped European philosophy and literature, and gain an understanding of whether we are still living in the era of modernity or have transitioned into postmodernity.
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Discover how shared values can be leveraged to tackle pressing global issues such as poverty, environmental degradation, health care disparities, gender inequality, and educational deficits. 'How to Change the World' is an insightful course that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an agent of positive change in our world.