Lecture: Where Did Culture Come From?

In this lecture, Andrey Makarov begins a series of lessons on the history of cultural development of human civilization in “Direct Speech.” Culture is necessary for our humanity and shapes us as individuals. However, its influence on a person can be ambiguous. How does culture affect a person and how does it contribute to their upbringing? Andrey Makarov suggests looking at culture not only as an exclusively artistic phenomenon, but as a tool for managing the personality, society, and reality as a whole. In this course we will approach the study of the history of culture from a philosophical perspective.

Makarov reminds us of Pascal’s words that man is a thinking reed, the weakest of nature’s creations, but it is culture that allows a person to become a person. Cultural universals are needed throughout human history, and this will be the theme of the series of lectures. In the first meeting, listeners will learn about the origins of culture, its original forms, and what made us cultural beings.

This lecture cycle offers a return to the atmosphere of university classes, where a worldview is formed, and gives you the chance to feel like a student in a free and interactive setting. Makarov doesn’t limit himself to academic theory; he offers an exciting “philosophical storytelling” that will expand your understanding of the world and inspire reflection. These discussions will help rethink not only our understanding of culture, but also other aspects of life. The lectures will be interesting for both adults and older teenagers.

Andrey Makarov, PhD in Philosophy and cultural studies scholar, knows how to captivate audiences with complex topics such as logic, rhetoric, and philosophy, and is a regular speaker on “Direct Speech.”