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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 57min
David Carr - Essays on the Phenomenology of History
This week Cooper and Taylor host Professor David Carr, who is a professor emeritus of philosophy at Emory University and specializes in history and phenomenology. David is the translator of Edmund Husserl’s Crisis of European Sciences and Transcendental Phenomenology and the author of six books, including Interpreting Husserl; Time, Narrative, and History; and most recently, Historical Experience: Essays on the Phenomenology of History, the topic of today’s discussion.
David's Links:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carr_(philosopher)
- https://philosophy.emory.edu/people/bios/carr-david.html
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 39min
William Clare Roberts - Marx's Inferno
We speak with William Clare Roberts about his work on Marx in Marx's Inferno as well as an afterword to the latest translation of Capital.
William is assistant professor of political science at McGill University, author of Marx’s Inferno as well as an afterword to a new translation of Marx’s Capital, Volume One, under contract with Princeton University Press.
William's links:
-https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/william-clare-roberts
-https://x.com/MarxinHell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
-https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=gYZCXscAAAAJ&hl=en
-https://press.princeton.edu/our-authors/roberts-william-clare?srsltid=AfmBOooSmXhWfR1Ff-qbObsLNGpgfqpyFfESCxUJmu9B-flKFPWhwgvX
-https://www.boundary2.org/2024/10/william-clare-roberts-three-varieties-of-misunderstanding/
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 51min
Duane Rousselle - Psychoanalysis, Sociology & the Social Bond
Duane Rousselle, a sociological theorist and Lacanian psychoanalyst, discusses the interplay of psychoanalysis and sociology in shaping social bonds. He explores Hegel's influence on social relationships and the complexities of translating philosophical texts. The role of paternal authority in social dynamics and the evolution of concepts like wokeness are compelling highlights. Rousselle also shares insights on the practical application of psychoanalysis in Pakistan, navigating the challenges of modern social media, and the transformative nature of identity.

Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 38min
Freud's Screen Memories
This week Coop and Taylor discuss Freud's Screen Memories. We tie it back to Mystic Writing Pad and Interpretation of Dreams as well as a number of Freud's case histories.
Our Freud Playlist:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/freud?si=7678877ff7814a429d8c54ba96234940&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 22min
Michael Ardoline - Deleuze, Mathematics, Metaphysics: Difference and Necessity
This week Cooper and Taylor were joined by Michael Ardoline to discuss his upcoming book, Deleuze, Mathematics, Metaphysics: Difference and Necessity. Michael received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Memphis in 2021. His main research is in metaphysics, continental philosophy, and the philosophy of physics and mathematics. He has published articles on the epistemology of natural laws, Deleuze and Guattari’s metaphysics, and comparative philosophy between the continental and Confucian traditions.
Michael's Links:
Book: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-deleuze-mathematics-metaphysics.html
https://www.lsu.edu/hss/prs/people/current-fac-pages/ardoline.php

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Oct 19, 2024 • 1h 39min
Marcel Mauss's A General Theory of Magic
Dive into the fascinating world of Marcel Mauss's theories, where magic intertwines with contemporary thought and collective beliefs. The discussion reveals how magic connects with religion and technology, exploring their historical interactions. Delve into the 'magical black person' trope and its ties to societal constructs, alongside philosophical insights on sacrifice and identity. Plus, discover the alchemical relationship between magic, technology, and myth, as well as the evolution of totemic traditions in storytelling. It's a captivating exploration of the magical underpinnings of our culture!

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 33min
Emmanuel Levinas - Totality and Infinity
Coop and Taylor discus Emmanuel Levinas’s Totality and Infinity, the first section, The Same and the Other.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 25min
Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property
Taylor and Coop have a look at section 1, Humanity, of Max Stirner's The Unique and Its Property.
Episodes Mentioned:
Ego Book Series:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/the-unique-and-its-property?si=1353f061d719441caa42376e70a24966&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Saul Newman:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/saul-newman-better-call-saul?si=4fe00dacd845484b8d6e97303f2ce6a7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/saul-newman-carl-schmitt-and-political-theology?si=4bdf3aff1dcd443684a620ea0dfe3f26&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Elmo Feiten:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/elmo-feiten-stirner-and-neuroplasticity?si=c958ed18fee7417c98b8bdce3ba4e89b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Jacob Blumenfeld:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/jacob-blumenfeld-all-things-are-nothing?si=b30715928a42494384263d8f70d57b14&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 29min
Matt Bower - Husserl At The Limits
The week Coop and Taylor are joined by Matt Bower to discuss a few sections from Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s Husserl at the limits of Phenomenology as well as Husserl's The Origin of Geometry.
Matt is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Texas State University. Matt completed his doctoral work at University of Memphis (2013) and earned by bachelors' degree, also in philosophy, from Beloit College (2007). His area of specialization is post-Kantian European philosophy, especially as it bears on topics in philosophy of mind and perception. He’s published several articles about Husserl's genetic phenomenology, some attempting to explain Husserl's method and theoretical ambitions in doing genetic phenomenology and others examining its relation to developmental psychology and as a way to understand the embededness of intersubjectivity in perceptual experience. He’s also published articles exploring the phenomenology of Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, and Levinas.
Matt's Links:
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mattembower
Twitter: https://x.com/noetic_emetic
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 35min
Hegel's Philosophy of Right
Dive into the fascinating world of Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right' as the hosts tackle ethics, power, and the perils of public opinion in shaping justice. Explore the intricacies of property and recognition, highlighting the dynamic interplay between individual rights and communal aspects. Delve into Hegel's perspectives on punishment and morality, including critiques of coercive measures. Finally, challenge historical narratives through a philosophical examination of heroism, self-mastery, and the complexities of society in shaping ethical existence.
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