Acid Horizon Ontologies of Queerness: Deleuze, Butler, and Beyond with Billie Cashmore and Xenogothic
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May 27, 2025 Join writer and theorist Billie Cashmore, known for her insights on the political character of queerness, alongside Mattie Colquhoun, also known as Xenogothic, who offers a unique perspective on transness. They dive into the philosophical underpinnings of queerness, examining its relation to identity and societal constructs. They tackle complex topics like trans rights, the intersection of orphanhood and trans identity, and the unrepresentable nature of queer experiences. Expect a thoughtful exploration of gender fluidity and the need for radical inclusivity.
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Queerness as Ontological Destabilization
- Queerness is not just an identity but embodies a radical destabilization of normative gender and sexual acts.
- This performative failure within a symbolic order opens a quasi-ontological space for diverse identities and politics.
Queerness Mirrors Ontological Difference
- Queerness plays a role analogous to Heidegger's ontological difference, being prior to specific queer beings.
- This ontological framing, while influential, may harbor problematic conservatisms regarding authenticity.
Specificity vs. Universalism in Trans Politics
- Protests for trans rights reveal tension between radical queerness universality and specific trans experiences.
- Recognizing particularities is essential; asserting mere existence risks erasing specificity.
