
Undisciplined Podcast
In Undisciplined we speak to experts from all fields whose research is exciting and novel. The tone of conversation is relaxed, and is intended to stimulate and intrigue anyone who is interested in learning more about cutting-edge developments, and looking at the world in new ways.
All artwork by MJ du Preez
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
Latest episodes

Mar 22, 2023 • 29min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.6
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 6, "Law and State", from that book.
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319

Mar 8, 2023 • 13min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.5
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 5, "The Dynamic Aspect of Law", from that book.

Feb 22, 2023 • 17min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.4
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 4, "The Static Aspect of Law", from that book.

Feb 8, 2023 • 17min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.3
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 3, "Law and Science", from that book.

Jan 25, 2023 • 17min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.2
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 2, "Law and Morals", from that book.

Jan 11, 2023 • 25min
URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.1
In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 1, "Law and Nature", from that book.

Dec 29, 2022 • 5min
Announcement: Undisciplined Reading Series
A new project, the Undisciplined Reading Series, starts here! Every two weeks, I will upload a video discussing one chapter of a canonical legal theory text from the 20th century. The four books in the series will be by Hans Kelsen, HLA Hart, Ronald Dworkin and Niklas Luhmann.

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Dec 7, 2022 • 52min
Luhmann's Evolution of Meaning w/ Christian Morgner
Christian Morgner talks about his new collection of translated essays by Niklas Luhmann, titled "The Making of Meaning: From the Individual to Social Order". The book can be viewed here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-making-of-meaning-from-the-individual-to-social-order-9780190945992?cc=us&lang=en&
Art by MJ du Preez
Music by Graeda: @graedamusic

May 29, 2022 • 1h 7min
Critical Diffractions w/ Ann Stoler
I interview Ann Stoler, a professor at the New School for Social Research. We talk about her career in Indonesia, and her brand-new book, Interior Frontiers.

Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 9min
Archaic Separation: Law & Philosophy w/ Laurent de Sutter
Legal philosopher extraordinaire Laurent de Sutter is at the mic, talking about the ancient roots of law and Gilles Deleuze's legal theory.
Nico Buitendag: linktr.ee/undisciplined
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