Jennifer Banks

Jennifer Banks, Senior Executive Editor at Yale University Press and author of *Natality: Toward a Philosophy of Birth*, explores the often-ignored topic of birth in philosophy. She discusses how historical thinkers distanced themselves from birthing and the surprising implications of this neglect. Delving into Hannah Arendt's ideas, Jennifer highlights birth as a form of political action, linking it to freedom and transformation. The conversation also examines the complexities of monstrosity through Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, revealing birth's potential for both liberation and tragedy.