Theory & Philosophy
David Guignion
Welcome! My name’s David Guignion and I distill complicated philosophical and theoretical ideas for wide audiences. While ideas are important to help us understand the world, it is even more important to put ideas into action. Some of this channel’s key theoretical and pragmatic influences include, but are not limited to, Marxism, Decolonialization, Feminism, Gender and Queer theory, and Critical Race Theory.
This channel’s content is recorded on the in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, comprised of
the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIq2xNjGAof0cCUaKbco6HQ
This channel’s content is recorded on the in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, comprised of
the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIq2xNjGAof0cCUaKbco6HQ
Episodes
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Sep 17, 2022 • 43min
Benedict Anderson’s ”Imagined Communities” (Part 2/2)
In this episode, I cover the second half of Benedict Anderson's "Imagined Communities."
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Sep 14, 2022 • 17min
Homi Bhabha vs. Edward Said
This podcast episode explores the differences between Homi Bhabha and Edward Said in their perspectives on Orientalism, exploitation of the Middle East, post-colonial studies, and colonialism. It discusses the portrayal of the orient as inferior, European fascination with the Orient, the impact on cultural growth, power dynamics in the colonial encounter, and the complexities of assimilation and resistance. The episode also delves into the contrasting perspectives on Orientalism, Occidentalism, power dynamics, resistance, and the limitations of Bhaba's thesis.
Sep 10, 2022 • 38min
Benedict Anderson’s ”Imagined Communities” (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I cover the first half of Benedict Anderson's "Imagined Communities."
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Sep 7, 2022 • 14min
What is Orientalism? | Edward Said | Keyword
In this episode, I explain Edward Said's approach to Orientalism.
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Sep 3, 2022 • 10min
Chandra Mohanty’s ”Under Western Eyes”
In this episode, I present Chandra Mohanty's "Under Western Eyes."
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Aug 27, 2022 • 38min
Edward Said’s ”Orientalism” (Part 3/3)
In this episode, I finish Edward Said's "Orientalism" by covering the last chapter, "Orientalism Now."
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Aug 20, 2022 • 43min
Edward Said’s ”Orientalism” (Part 2/3)
In this episode, I cover chapter two of Edward Said's "Orientalism."
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Aug 13, 2022 • 45min
Edward Said’s ”Orientalism” (Part 1/3)
The podcast discusses Edward Said's 'Orientalism' and its exploration of Europe's portrayal of the Middle East. It analyzes the concept of Orientalism as a means for Europe to establish superiority and examines the impact of corporate interests and biased text selection. The tension between Arthur Balfour and Lord Chromar regarding colonialism is also explored. The chapter highlights the distribution of European exceptionalism and the emergence of Orientalist beliefs. It critiques Edward Said's suggestion that such distinctions are natural and discusses the demonization of Islamic countries. The strategies used by European countries to control the Orient are also examined.
Aug 6, 2022 • 29min
Immanuel Kant’s ”Perpetual Peace”
In this episode, I cover Immanuel Kant's essay "Perpetual Peace."
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Jul 30, 2022 • 44min
Karl Marx’s ”Capital” Vol. 3 (Part 10/10)
In this episode, I cover Part Seven and Supplementary Remarks by Frederick Engels of Karl Marx's "Capital" Vol. 3.
This is the breakdown of each episode:
Episode One: Preface and Part One
Episode Two: Part Two
Episode Three: Part Three and Part Four
Episode Four: Part Five (Chs. 21-26)
Episode Five: Part Five (Chs. 27-31)
Episode Six: Part Five (Chs. 32-36)
Episode Seven: Part Six (Chs. 37-40)
Episode Eight: Part Six (Chs. 41- 45)
Episode Nine: Part Six (Chs. 46-47)
Episode Ten: Part Seven and Supplementary Remarks by Frederick Engels
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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