David Guignion

Theory & Philosophy

Society EN ↓ 459 episodes

This channel is dedicated to the distribution of ideas so that they be made accessible to anyone. Some key theoretical domains that this channel explores, but that is not limited to, include Feminism, Gender and Queer theory, Post-Structuralism, Structuralism, Psychoanalysis, Marxism, Rhetoric, Epistemology, Ontology, and Phenomenology.

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David Guignion

Episodes

Dr. Nicole Charles’ ”Suspicion” (An Interview) 14.05.2022 45:40

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Nicole Charles to discuss her book, "Suspicion: Vaccines, Hesitancy, and the Affective Politics of Protection in Barbados." Please consider buying it here: https://www.dukeupress.edu/suspicion I do not profit from sales of the book** Dr. Charles' website: https://www.drnicolecharles.com/ If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://ww...

Michel Foucault’s ”Friendship as a Way of Life” 07.05.2022 9:58

In this episode, I cover Michel Foucault's interview titled "Friendship as a Way of Life" If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Rosa Luxemburg’s ”Reform or Revolution” 30.04.2022 23:16

In this episode, I cover Rosa Luxemburg's short text, "Reform or Revolution." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Sociogeny | Frantz Fanon | Keyword 27.04.2022 5:14

In this short episode, I present Frantz Fanon's notion of "Sociogeny." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Judith Jarvis Thomson’s ”A Defense of Abortion” 23.04.2022 24:23

In this episode, I present Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion," an incredibly relevant text even after 50 years. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

The Mirror Stage | Jacques Lacan | Keyword 20.04.2022 8:10

In this episode, I present Jacques Lacan's notion of the Mirror Stage. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

bell hooks’ ”The Oppositional Gaze: Black Female Spectatorship” 16.04.2022 13:55

In this episode, I present bell hooks' essay "The Oppositional Gaze: Black Female Spectatorship." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Tendential Fall in the Rate of Profit | Karl Marx | Keyword 14.04.2022 17:51

In this episode, I present Marx's idea that as capitalist production advances, the rate of profit falls. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 6/6) 09.04.2022 42:47

In this episode, I conclude my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Pseudo-Individualism? | Theodor Adorno & Max Horkheimer | Keyword 06.04.2022 16:02

In this episode, I present Adorno and Horkheimer's notion of pseudo-individualism. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 5/6) 02.04.2022 32:29

In this episode, I continue my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism" by beginning the section on Totalitarianism. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Seduction? | Jean Baudrillard | Keyword 30.03.2022 20:43

In this episode, I present Jean Baudrillard's notion of "Seduction." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 4/6) 26.03.2022 44:44

In this episode, I continue my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism" by concluding the section on Imperialism. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Algorithmic Oppression? | Safiya Noble | Keyword 23.03.2022 10:29

In this episode, I present Safiya Noble's notion of "algorithmic oppression" from her book, Algorithms of Oppression. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 3/6) 19.03.2022 38:46

In this episode, I continue my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism" by beginning the section on Imperialism. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Discourse Analysis? | Michel Foucault | Keyword 17.03.2022 17:24

In this episode, I present discourse analysis through the lens of Michel Foucault. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 2/6) 12.03.2022 38:04

In this episode, I continue my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Myth? | Roland Barthes | Keyword 10.03.2022 15:53

In this episode, I present Roland Barthes' notion of "Myth" (and semiotics). If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Hannah Arendt’s ”The Origins of Totalitarianism” (Part 1/6) 05.03.2022 41:41

In this episode, I begin my presentation of Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of Totalitarianism." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

What is Totalitarianism? | Hannah Arendt | Keyword 03.03.2022 17:35

In this episode, I present Hannah Arendt's approach to Totalitarianism. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Theodor Adorno’s ”On Jazz” 26.02.2022 27:10

*Sorry for the scratchy moments at the beginning :/* In this episode, I present Theodor Adorno's "On Jazz" with some audible aids. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Baudrillard, Feminism, and Transphobia 24.02.2022 38:20

In this episode, I present my article titled "Jean Baudrillard and Feminism: Sara Ahmed and the Necessity to 'Forget Baudrillard.'" You can find it here if you'd like to read it: http://mast-nemla.org/archive/vol2-no1-2021/Jean_Baudrillard_and_Feminism.pdf If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Tw...

Sigmund Freud’s ”Mourning and Melancholia” 19.02.2022 12:31

In this episode, I present Sigmund Freud's "Mourning and Melancholia." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Conspiracy Theories 16.02.2022 40:26

In this episode, I present a conference presentation I gave about conspiracy theories organized by Brian Keeley and MRX Dentith. It's titled, "A Critique of Skeptical Reason." Dr. Dentith hosts a podcast called The Podcaster’s Guide to the Conspiracy and can be found here: https://conspiracism.podbean.com/ If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

Roland Barthes’ ”The World of Wrestling” 12.02.2022 10:16

In this episode, I present Roland Barthes' "The World of Wrestling." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy