In this podcast, Ken Hirschkop, Professor of English Language and Literature, discusses the work of Mikhail Bakhtin, focusing on topics such as language, empathy, communication, and the challenges faced by marginalized writers. They also explore Bakhtin's views on transcendence, his religious beliefs, and the historical and philosophical context surrounding his work. Additionally, Ken shares insights into their upcoming book project that critiques the code model of language and includes perspectives from different disciplines.
