European Thought and Culture in the 20th Century

This engaging series of 24 lectures explores the major intellectual themes and debates that shaped 20th-century European culture, highlighting influential writers, painters, philosophers, and social scientists. Professor Kramer provides insightful connections between their works and the larger context of modern European history, particularly responses to the World Wars. Focusing on cultural innovations and key movements such as modernism, feminism, and structuralism, the course offers a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual landscape defining the modern age.