1. INTRODUCTION TO ERNST BLOCH Everyday Culture & Utopian Traces

2. But first, some guiding theoretical principles 3. Guy Debord & the S.I. 4. Ernst Bloch the neglect of Bloch is due to the fact that his system, a doctrine of hope and ontological anticipation, is like an aerolite fallen from space, covered with mysterious hieroglyphs that radiate a peculiar inner warmth and power, spells and the key to spells, themselves patiently waiting for their own ultimate moment of decipherment. (Jameson, 1971: 158-9). 5. Ernst Bloch The Principle of Hope, Traces, Spirit of Utopia, A Philosophy of the Future Art & Utopia (not Eutopia) Daydreams of Utopia (fairytales) The Not-Yet The sky-blue day-dreams that we occasionally wander into, suggest an unquenchable utopian landscape As we look into the blue, into the landscape within, we gaze into the untold expanse of the utopian mind 6. Ernst Bloch The Spirit of Utopia One of the main themes of this book is the spiritual disconnection created by the mundane modern world, with its cold scientific rationality. The soul weeps inside us, and aches to move beyond the limits of the I it is the soul that creates the bridge between I and You (We). The soul the core of our being, is the thing that unites us. The soul, is the dream-water into which we dive, when we experience utopistic self-encounters The utopian spirit is a ubiquitous essence that connects the human soul 7. Ernst Bloch Something's Missing 8. Ernst Bloch The Spirit of Utopia Think about your own experiences of culture For Bloch memory is of profound importance (anamnesis / anagnorisis) What self-encounters have you experienced Were there elements of the Not-Yet? 9. Ernst Bloch The Spirit of Utopia All forms of art can provide a window beyond spiritual disconnection the mundane modern world & technology. Art can prompt us to remember, and ache to move beyond current limits and constraints. Utopian self-encounters via art remind us we want to sing a better song This utopian spirit & experience of art unites humanity A future oriented hope for tomorrow can change lives 10. Sing a better Song