

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
Mentioned books

Sep 29, 2022 • 27min
Noam Chomsky’s ”Critique” of Postmodernism
In this episode, I present--and criticize--Chomsky's views on French Intellectuals.
Links to Chomsky's interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=772WncdxCSw&ab_channel=PhilosophyInsights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3cm0OCA4So&t=549s&ab_channel=Chomsky%27sPhilosophy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cqTE_bPh7M&t=14s&ab_channel=ChomskyInNederland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVe_ComujRg&ab_channel=Chomsky%27sPhilosophy
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Sep 24, 2022 • 46min
Ania Loomba’s ”Colonialism/Postcolonialism” (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I cover the first half of Ania Loomba's "Colonialism/Postcolonialism."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Sep 21, 2022 • 12min
What are Imagined Communities? | Benedict Anderson | Keyword
In this episode, I explain Benedict Anderson's notion of Imagined Communities.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

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."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

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."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
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.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

5 snips
Sep 3, 2022 • 10min
Chandra Mohanty’s ”Under Western Eyes”
In this episode, I present Chandra Mohanty's "Under Western Eyes."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

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."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

Aug 20, 2022 • 43min
Edward Said’s ”Orientalism” (Part 2/3)
In this episode, I cover chapter two of Edward Said's "Orientalism."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy


