Erin Plunkett, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire, discusses Jan Patočka's philosophical beliefs, influence on political movements, and connections to theology. The podcast explores Patočka's unique perspective on sacrifice, interactions with Derrida, Husserl, and Heidegger, and his ideas on transcendence through actions. Plunkett also delves into Patočka's literary criticism, focusing on the 'solidarity of the shaken' and comparing his work to Derrida's deconstruction.