The Genealogies of Modernity Journal
The Deep Eighteenth Century
It is this backward glance, careful and sustained, at who we used to be, that will give us back the image of who we are now and what possibilities the future might hold.
Kirsten Hall considers the appeal of the 18th century and “2001: A Space Odyssey”
Modern Love
Kirsten Hall explores the components of modern romance from Samuel Johnson to Noah Baumbach.
Teaching with Anachronism
Kirsten Hall addresses problems with pedagogy in today’s classrooms and creates a genealogical syllabus.
Netflix’s You and the Reform of the Rake
Kirsten Hall looks at the popular Netflix show and our historical fixation with the “rake”