Against the Grain

Ernst Bloch’s Utopianism

Of what use is utopian thinking? Is hope something we need to cultivate, or rediscover? Jon Greenaway looks at how the German philosopher Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) thought about history, human consciousness, revolution, Marxism, religion, and fascism. (Encore presentation.)

Jon Greenaway, A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Ernst Bloch ZerO Books, 2024

Mat Callahan and Yvonne Moore, Working-Class Heroes PM Press/Free Dirt, 2019

Playlist

Artist Song Album Label
Donald Vega,Lewis Nash,John Patitucci,Luisito QuinteroTomorrows IIAs I TravelTiger Turn
AbsorbandLunohodAbsorbandCrux Music
Mat Callahan/Yvonne MooreThe Commonwealth Of ToilWorking-Class Heroes: A History of Struggle in SongFree Dirt Records
Dhamaal SoundsystemR/evolutionDhamaal SoundsystemDhamaal SF - Surya Vault Records
SquillsI Guess I Missed YouEpisode 2, Or: How It Feels To FeelSquills Production