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The Deconstruction Course
A close reading of Derrida's Plato's Pharmacy.
A study circle on Jacques Derrida’s seminal essay, “Plato’s Pharmacy,” commenced on the 1st of August 2026. Its primary objective is to offer an immersive introduction to the French philosopher—or, more precisely, anti-philosopher—and his foundational concepts.
- Duration: 6 months
- Format: Live session
- Starts: 1 August 2026 · Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Location: Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 07
- Fee: Rs. 5,000 (monthly)
Postmodernism
A close reading of Lyotard's work.
This course introduces postmodernism through a close reading of Jean-François Lyotard’s foundational text, The Postmodern Condition. To facilitate this, each day’s reading is accompanied by an introductory text in Sinhala designed to reconstruct Lyotard’s arguments for a local audience. Neither a literal translation nor a simple adaptation, this companion text elucidates and illustrates complex points while remaining faithful to the original, functioning as a conceptual translation that ensures a comprehensive mastery of the work.
- Duration: 6 months
- Format: Live session
- Starts: 17 October 2026 · Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location: Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 07
- Instructor: Vangeesa Sumanasekara
- Fee: Rs. 5,000