Abstract:
The main objective of this article is to reflect on the way in which a certain neoliberal
logic and rationality have become common-sense and to contemplate the possibility
of a different aesthetic. The tone or mood of this piece draws on recent work
on atmosphere, affect and complexity, which will be used to explore the theme of
neoliberalism within the context of the university. In the course of this discussion, I
will consider questions such as: how could a different aesthetic influence the university
as public space; the curriculum and academic community and friendship? How
could a different aesthetic respond to epistemic, ontological and, inherently tied to
them, spatial injustice?
