Matt Charles
@mattcharles.bsky.social
Critical theorist, philosopher of education, lecturer in London
Gripped to the very marrow by a wonderful few days at KU Leuven for the workshops on Benjamin's theory of fascism. A wonderful bunch of participants keen to discuss Benjamin's politics and amazing organising by Vincent and everet. Hoping we can continue the arguments soon.
July 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Gripped to the very marrow by a wonderful few days at KU Leuven for the workshops on Benjamin's theory of fascism. A wonderful bunch of participants keen to discuss Benjamin's politics and amazing organising by Vincent and everet. Hoping we can continue the arguments soon.
"this entrance was assigned only to you. I’m going now to close it."
June 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"this entrance was assigned only to you. I’m going now to close it."
Reading the late Nigel Dodd's compelling account of The Social Life of Money' for some research on Simmel (and Benjamin) and decided to take advantage of the heat wave and do so from the top of a hill rather than the bottom of my garden.
April 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reading the late Nigel Dodd's compelling account of The Social Life of Money' for some research on Simmel (and Benjamin) and decided to take advantage of the heat wave and do so from the top of a hill rather than the bottom of my garden.
Didn't realize this was such a unit until it arrived in the post; even more respect to Nathan for his patience editing. Happy to say, after a difficult few years, this is my first publication since pre-Covid and proud to be amongst such illustrious thinkers.
April 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Didn't realize this was such a unit until it arrived in the post; even more respect to Nathan for his patience editing. Happy to say, after a difficult few years, this is my first publication since pre-Covid and proud to be amongst such illustrious thinkers.
Alt Text: MA students reacting to the essential reading list on their module
January 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Alt Text: MA students reacting to the essential reading list on their module
Schedule & confirmed speakers tbc soon but advance notification of an upcoming one-day conference on 'Current Directions in Walter Benjamin studies: Education, Technology, Politics' in London on Friday 28th February (details in replies below)
January 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Schedule & confirmed speakers tbc soon but advance notification of an upcoming one-day conference on 'Current Directions in Walter Benjamin studies: Education, Technology, Politics' in London on Friday 28th February (details in replies below)