The Universal and the Remnant': lecture by Mark Cousins, 19th February, 2010

Extent: 2 digital files (2.9 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'The Universal and the Remnant' given by Mark Cousins on the 19th February, 2010. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (1.63 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1.27 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 1hr 07min 31sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 8th 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 discusses the idea of universality. He starts by introducing the notions of 'tolerance' and 'prejudice' both in Marxist and Liberal traditions. Cousins then moves on to the subject of legal relations of contract, law and rights. He explores the idea of universality through Kant's argument of ethical judgement and in the context of religion. The lecture is concluded with further elaboration on the subject, as seen through the prism of Capitalism, corporations, juridical persons and the issue of war - finally introducing the concept of 'jurisdictional black hole'.

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 6, Spring Term, 15th - 20th February, 2010.