History and Time
This thread explores the philosophy of history, historical consciousness, and the relationship between memory and revolutionary practice. It underpins the entire Becoming Constellations project.
References
| Reference | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin’s Theses | Exists | Foundational text |
| Hegel’s philosophy of history | To gather | Dialectical development |
| Memory studies | To gather | Collective memory |
| Decolonial historiography | To gather | Other histories |
People
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Benjamin | To create | Historical materialism + theology |
| Hegel | Exists | Dialectical history |
| Hayden White | To create | Historiography |
Concepts
| Concept | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Messianic Time | Exists | Alternative to empty time |
| Monad | Exists | Crystallized historical moments |
| Historicism | To create | What Benjamin critiques |
| Historical Materialism | To create | Reading history from below |
| Angel of History | Exists | Witnessing catastrophe |
| Redemption | To create | Rescuing the past |
Notes & Research
Praxis
- Document how historical consciousness informs practice
- Connect to temporal weaving
- Map relationship to solidarity and memory
- Explore place-based historical work
Immediate Direction
Questions to answer:
- How does this thread underpin the entire project?
- What is the relationship to temporal weaving?
- How does historical consciousness inform solidarity practice?
Entry points
- On the Concept of History
- Messianic Time
- Temporal Weaving — Practical temporality