Lecture 'Secrets of Texts: Brodsky'

Andrey Makarov’s master class in hermeneutics will teach you to recognize deep meanings in texts, in particular through the example of the poems of Joseph Brodsky. Makarov emphasizes that without poetry, society limits itself to primitive forms of expression, losing its evolutionary potential—because it is speech that distinguishes us from animals. Poetry is not just entertainment or art, but part of our anthropological and evolutionary essence. Although we will focus on Brodsky, hermeneutics can be applied to different types of texts. Analysis skills will help you understand texts better, develop critical thinking, broaden your horizons, and improve communication. This knowledge will be useful for those who work with texts, as well as for lawyers, historians, teachers, and everyone who wants a deeper understanding of texts. Makarov, Doctor of Philosophy and cultural scholar, knows how to tell about complex topics in an engaging way, and is a regular speaker at “Direct Speech.”