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PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast

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Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 25min

Pill Pod 151 - The End of History

We embark on the notion of "the end of history" by trying to figure out if we have an idea of history. This is mostly inspired by our reading of Fukuyama's book (https://amzn.to/3tPo5Bt) but the series won't be limited to it. Support our efforts and get the full series on https://www.patreon.com/plasticpills
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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 27min

Pill Pod 149 - Gothic Horror: Edgar Allen Poe & The Fall of The House of Usher

Victor Hainagiu helps put gothic horror into historical context. They discuss the origins of gothic fiction, the TV show Midnight Mass and its connections to Edgar Allan Poe, the portrayal of incestuous relationships and scheming in adaptations, supernatural elements and themes of isolation in 'The Fall of The House of Usher', analysis of 'The Black Cat' and its parallels to 'The Tell-Tale Heart', comparing 'Hill House' to Poe's stories, connections between 'Annabel Lee' and 'Lolita', and Mark Hamill's surprise appearance.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 2min

Pill Pod 148 - Badiou: Philosophy & Antiphilosophy

Discussion on the perception and value of philosophy, comparing 'dangerous minds' to anti-philosophers, relevance of set theory to Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus', exploring enduring truths and the contingent life world, purpose of philosophy and its limitations, and the relationship between philosophy and anti-philosophy.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 5min

Pill Pod 147 - Authenticity & Existentialism (preview)

Dr. Phil battles Heidegger and Sartre. Get all of our episodes by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/plasticpills.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 6min

Pill Pod 146 - Heidegger on the Anaximander Fragment (preview)

Anaximander, Apeiron, Heidegger, Derrida, Logocentrism. It's a mouthful. Get all of our full episodes by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/plasticpills
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Nov 4, 2023 • 1h 30min

Pill Pod 145 - Metamodernism is just bad

The podcast discusses the rise of metamodernism and its critique of postmodernism. They explore book recommendations and analyze the concept of anarchism. The speakers also critique postmodernist claims and discuss the naming of metamodernism. They delve into the idea of watching Netflix with plants and the search for a new religion. Lastly, they express disappointment with a recommended book and discuss future expectations.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 6min

There are no Democratic Systems (Pill Pod 144 Preview)

Get the full episode and whole lot more at www.patreon.com/plasticpills
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 39min

Pill Pod 143 - Gaza & Frantz Fanon on Violence

We noticed a few Fanon name drops so this week we decided to read "On Violence" from Wretched of the Earth and see whether it's a useful heuristic for the discourse of violence in Gaza. You can read the chapter here. If you want all our episodes they are on www.patreon.com/plasticpills
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Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 9min

Pill Pod 142 - Systems Theory Politics in the Shadow of Gaza

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the political climate and recent events in Gaza, highlighting the need for a critical approach to the Israeli state. They explore the political dynamics in Gaza, the autonomy of systems in the escalating conflict, and the contrasting views of classical Marxists and physio kratz. The chapter also delves into foundational legitimacy, representation in politics, the limitations of individual politicians, and the challenge of changing systems.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 17min

Pill Pod 140 - Heidegger Nazi Debate No. 125,421

The timeloop continues: Another Ukrainian SS soldier in Canada and another wave of books and articles about the dangers of Heidegger following the publication of the third edition of History of Beyng, we reflect on air fryers and moralism after the end of history.

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