'Proximity or Living With': lecture by Mark Cousins, 23rd October, 2009

Extent: 2 digital files (3.32 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Proximity or Living With', given by Mark Cousins on the 23rd October, 2009. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (2.32 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 53min 37sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 1st lecture in the series entitled 'The Neighbour', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2009-2010. In this lecture Cousins attempts to interpret the biblical commandment to 'love thy neighbour.' In the beginning of the lecture he discusses the Pauline epistles and the difference between love and law, pointing out the paradox seen in the content of religious narratives. He then introduces Freud's concept of reality in relation to the notion of fantasy and desire. He then touches on Nietzsche's genealogy of morals and his attack on religious humanism. In the end of this lecture, he points out the system of mirroring and imitation in religion.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Autumn Term, 19th - 24th October, 2009