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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Feb 3, 2022 • 45min
Jean Baudrillard | Publication 2
In this episode, I present my second publication titled, "Baudrillard's Binaries: A Politics of Antagonism." You can find it, through a paywall unfortunately, here: https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=882367.
If you're in university, you can request it for free through your library.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy
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Jan 29, 2022 • 36min
Frantz Fanon’s ”Black Skin, White Masks” (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I present the first half of Frantz Fanon's "Black Skin, White Masks."
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Jan 22, 2022 • 42min
Jacques Derrida’s ”Dissemination” (Part 3/3)
Dive into the intriguing world of Jacques Derrida's 'Dissemination' as philosophical concepts intertwine with literary analysis. Explore how truth, writing, and dialogue challenge traditional notions of originality. Discover the significance of physical mediums and their impact on textual meaning. Delve into the complexities of memory and sensation through key literary works, while dissecting the boundaries of literary criticism in a scientific context. This thought-provoking discussion invites you to reexamine the essence of reading and understanding.
Jan 21, 2022 • 47min
Jordan Peterson
In this episode, I present my first publication, "Jordan Peterson and the (F)law of Scientific Inquiry."
You can find it here, if you'd like :) https://politikon.iapss.org/index.php/politikon/article/view/11
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Jan 15, 2022 • 37min
Jacques Derrida’s ”Dissemination” (Part 2/3)
Dive into Derrida's analysis of 'Plato's Pharmacy' and the complex interplay between reading and writing. Discover how our engagement with texts shapes their meaning, making readers active participants in creation. Explore the dual nature of writing as both beneficial and harmful, as highlighted in Plato's works. Delve into the tension between speech and writing through the lens of myth and philosophy, revealing how these forms can be remedies or poisons. Uncover Derrida's provocative thoughts on truth, presence, and the essence of communication.
Jan 12, 2022 • 15min
What is the Pharmakon? | Jacques Derrida | Keyword
Jacques Derrida, a prominent philosopher known for his work in deconstruction and literary theory, delves into the concept of 'pharmakon'—a term that embodies both remedy and poison. He explores the relationship between writing and speech, arguing that writing is not merely a supplement but essential for truth. Derrida also discusses how the dual nature of pharmakon reflects the complexities within language, highlighting the tension between privileged and subordinated terms. This conversation reveals the intricate dance of communication and meaning.
Jan 8, 2022 • 44min
Jacques Derrida’s ”Dissemination” (Part 1/3)
In this episode, I begin my presentation of Jacques Derrida's "Dissemination."
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Dec 18, 2021 • 12min
Aimé Césaire‘s ”Discourse on Colonialism”
This week, I present Aimé Césaire's "Discourse on Colonialism."
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Dec 11, 2021 • 38min
Karl Marx‘s Capital Vol. 2 (Part 4/4)
In this final episode, I cover part three of Karl Marx's Vol. 2 of Capital.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 12min
What is a Rhizome? | Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari | Keyword
In this episode, I provide an introduction to the term, "rhizome."
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