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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Apr 7, 2021 • 33min
The Baudrillard/Derrida Debate
Delve into the Baudrillard/Derrida debate on 9/11 & Iraq War, contrasting views on symbolism. Explore US military strategy post 9/11, global dominance, terrorism, and impact on international terrorism & democracy.
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Apr 3, 2021 • 17min
Michel Foucault's "What is Enlightenment?"
Dive into Michel Foucault's critique of Enlightenment, where he challenges traditional views and compares them to Kant’s thoughts. Discover how authority and autonomy intersect in modern society. The discussion highlights the complex relationships between power dynamics and self-identity. Historical context plays a key role in understanding how Enlightenment ideals shape our modern perceptions of morality and individuality.
Apr 2, 2021 • 19min
What is the Categorical Imperative? | Kant | Keyword
*Note* During editing, I noticed that I too hastily labeled the imperative a law without first unpacking it as a command before becoming a law.
In this episode, I explain Kant's notion of the categorical imperative.
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Mar 27, 2021 • 29min
Martin Heidegger's "The Question Concerning Technology"
In this episode, I present Martin Heidegger's "The Question Concerning Technology."
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Mar 20, 2021 • 15min
Félix Guattari's "Everybody Wants to be a Fascist"
In this episode, I explain Félix Guattari's "Everybody Wants to be a Fascist."
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Mar 17, 2021 • 19min
Plato's Cave | Plato | Keyword
In this episode, I present Plato's allegory of the cave.
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Mar 13, 2021 • 37min
Tricia Rose's "Black Noise" (Part 2/2)
In this episode, I present the second half of Tricia Rose's "Black Noise" where she delineates rap's contradictory political message as well as the specific ways that women rappers experience discrimination and communicate those experiences in their music.
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Mar 11, 2021 • 12min
What is Bias? | Harold Innis | Keyword
In this episode, I explain Harold Innis' notion of bias. I also discuss his notions of monopolies of knowledge and monopolies of power.
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Mar 6, 2021 • 40min
Tricia Rose's "Black Noise" (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I present the first half of Tricia Rose's "Black Noise" where she delineates rap's history and its connection with urban, Black, youth.
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Mar 5, 2021 • 17min
What is Symbolic Exchange? | Jean Baudrillard | Keyword
In this episode, I provide an introduction to Jean Baudrillard's notion of "Symbolic Exchange."
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