Center on Modernity in Transition
@COMIT_research
The Center on Modernity in Transition (COMIT) is a research organization that examines the foundations of modern culture and thought.
✒️ 'A well-researched study of concepts of humanity, as advanced by decolonial thinkers.' Read a new review by @KirkusReviews of Benjamin P. Davis' recent book, Another Humanity: edin.ac/3FEw9L5 📖 Check the review out here 👉 edin.ac/442Q8Nl
Big congrats to our research fellow, Lee Miller, for being named an @AspenInstitute Food Leader Fellow! aspenfood.org/fellow/lee-mil…
Congratulations to Dr. Benjamin Davis on the publication of his new book, Another Humanity: Decolonial Ethics from Du Bois to Arendt Q&A with Dr. Davis and pre-order here: euppublishingblog.com/2025/05/05/dec… @EdinburghUP
This week at the IPK: @niobe_way discussed her new book Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture with @CarolGilligan1 and Shahrzad Sabet. Co-sponsored by @COMIT_research and @PACHNYU.
This Wednesday, join @niobe_way, @CarolGilligan1, and Shahrzad Sabet at @nyu_ipk for a conversation on "boy" culture and our common humanity. Register for the in-person event here: ipk.nyu.edu/registration-c… Co-sponsored by @PACHNYU
COMIT's research Fellow, Dr. Benjamin Davis will discuss his book, Another Humanity: Decolonial Ethics from DuBois to Arendt, with @AFR_PSU tomorrow morning at 9am EDT. Link to register: lnkd.in/gxrVYmDq
What do we in the West owe those who grow our food, sew our clothes and produce our electronics? 🎧 EUP author Benjamin P. Davis considers this question and more as he posits an ethics for the present on @NewBooksNetwork Listen now 👉 edin.ac/41ZwIIe
Dive into a fascinating discussion on rural wisdom & new agrarian philosophy with Brooks Lamb & Grace Olmstead, exploring how rural communities can guide us toward a more sustainable future. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/mAFs1rh1BQE Co-hosted by @COMIT_research…
Join us for an enlightening discussion on "Importing the Right to Food" featuring Smita Narula & Joshua Lohnes. Part of our Rural Transformations series, this talk explores food systems, rights-based approaches & global movements. #RightToFood #FoodJustice #RuralDevelopment…
Join us today, Thursday, July 11th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET for a conversation with Jessica Shoemaker, Ann Eisenberg, and Jed Purdy on "Imagining New Property Relations". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 11th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET for a conversation with Jessica Shoemaker, Ann Eisenberg, and Jed Purdy on "Imagining New Property Relations". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us this Thursday, July 11th, 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET for a conversation with Jessica Shoemaker, Ann Eisenberg, and Jed Purdy on "Imagining New Property Relations". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us today, Friday, June 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET for a conversation with Margiana Petersen-Rockney and Ricardo Salvador on "Revitalizing Land-Grant Universities". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET for a conversation with Margiana Petersen-Rockney and Ricardo Salvador on "Revitalizing Land-Grant Universities". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us this Friday, June 28th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET for a conversation with Margiana Petersen-Rockney and Ricardo Salvador on "Revitalizing Land-Grant Universities". @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us this afternoon from 12:45 - 2:30pm ET for a conversation with Grace Olmstead and Brooks Lamb on "What Does Rural Have to Teach Us?" @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us tomorrow, June 7th, 12:45 - 2:30pm ET for a conversation with Grace Olmstead and Brooks Lamb on "What Does Rural Have to Teach Us?" @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Join us this Friday, June 7th, 12:45 - 2:30pm ET for a conversation with Grace Olmstead and Brooks Lamb on "What Does Rural Have to Teach Us?" @DukeWFPC @DukeDCID @COMIT_research Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
