Critical Theory 101 Series: Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression

Prof. Rahel Jaeggi will present the central ideas of her latest book Progress and Regression (Harvard University Press, forthcoming), in which she claims that “societies don’t have a goal, they solve problems.” Her talk will focus on the book’s third chapter, “In Context: Moral Progress and Social Change.”

Bio

Rahel Jaeggi is Professor of Practical Philosophy, with a focus on social and political philosophy, and Director of the Center for Humanities and Social Change Berlin at Berlin's Humboldt University.

Critical Theory 101

The seminar series Critical Theory 101: Future Directions and New Challenges, co-organized by The American University of Paris and the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, seeks to explore the evolving landscape of critical theory as it enters its second century. Launched with a keynote by Axel Honneth on June 13, 2024, the series will continue with a session featuring Nancy Fraser on November 4, 2024, and conclude with Rahel Jaeggi in February 2025. Bringing together the most prominent voices in contemporary thought, the seminars will address emerging challenges and map out new directions for critical theory, reflecting on its capacity to engage with current social and political transformations while rethinking its foundational principles for the future.