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Deleuze, Foucault, and Prisons: Revisiting "Intellectuals and Power"
May 13, 2020
Deleuze and Foucault discuss theory, power, and activism in this podcast. They explore the roles of intellectuals, the tension between academia and power, and the formation of subjects. The episode also covers the challenges of working in a prison, the impact of COVID-19 on incarcerated individuals, and the importance of political praxis. The speakers reflect on privilege and the need to create spaces for marginalized voices.
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- Theory is crucial for revolutionary practice, with Delos arguing against dislocating theory from practice and the need for outside authority to manage struggles.
- Creating spaces for marginalized voices to speak for themselves is vital, rather than relying on outside authority to represent them, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and open-ended conversations.
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The role of theory and practice in Delos and Foucault's interview
In the interview between Delos and Foucault, they discuss the relationship between theory and practice, emphasizing that theory is necessary for practice to be revolutionary. Delos argues against the dislocation of theory from practice and the need for outside authority to manage or guide struggles. Foucault focuses on the role of the intellectual, highlighting a shift in their role since the 19th century. Both Delos and Foucault advocate for empowering individuals and allowing them to speak for themselves rather than being represented by others.
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