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
Feb 27, 2021 • 48min
Søren Kierkegaard's "The Sickness unto Death"
In this episode, I present Søren Kierkegaard's "Sickness onto Death," a necessary follow-up to "The Concept of Anxiety."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Feb 23, 2021 • 3min
My Patreon Philosophy
Just wanted to briefly share my approach to Patreon for anyone who has thought of contributing!
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Feb 20, 2021 • 30min
Søren Kierkegaard's "The Concept of Anxiety" (Part 2/2)
In this episode, I present the second half of Søren Kierkegaard's "The Concept of Anxiety," which, when coupled with "Sickness Unto Death" that I will present in a couple of weeks, presents a good introduction to Kierkegaard's existential philosophy.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Feb 17, 2021 • 51min
What is Hungry Listening? | Dylan Robinson | Keyword
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Shuvera to discuss Stó:lō writer, Dylan Robinson's writing on "Hungry Listening." While neither Ryan nor I are equipped to fully comprehend nor extrapolate on the significance of this term, we try to provide a basic introduction to the situation it is meant to describe: colonial listening experiences.
If you can contribute, this is just one of many organizations working to help Indigenous communities in Canada: https://truenorthaid.ca/about/
You can follow/contact Ryan with these links:
Twitter: @ryebread891 E-mail: rshuvera@uwo.ca
Feb 13, 2021 • 43min
Søren Kierkegaard's "The Concept of Anxiety" (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I present the first half of Søren Kierkegaard's "The Concept of Anxiety," which, when coupled with "Sickness Unto Death" that I will present in a couple of weeks, presents a good introduction to Kierkegaard's existential philosophy.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Feb 10, 2021 • 22min
The Chomsky/Foucault Debate
In this episode, I try to explain and simplify the Chomsky/Foucault debate. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
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Feb 6, 2021 • 9min
Immanuel Kant's "What is Enlightenment?"
Dive into Immanuel Kant's groundbreaking thoughts on enlightenment and autonomy. Discover how he champions individual reasoning over blind obedience to authority. The discussion critiques today's challenges to personal freedom, including media influence and ideological conformity. Uncover Kant's philosophical legacy and its relevance in fostering critical thinking in modern society.
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Feb 3, 2021 • 10min
The Medium is the Message | Marshall McLuhan | Keyword
Explore Marshall McLuhan's provocative idea that 'the medium is the message' and how it reshapes our understanding of communication. Discover the historical impact of various communication mediums, from ancient Babylon to modern society. Delve into the complex relationship between messages and their mediums, illustrated by biblical examples and contemporary social media. This thought-provoking discussion reveals how examining the medium can unlock deeper insights than focusing solely on the message.
Jan 30, 2021 • 21min
bell hooks' "Eating the Other"
In this episode, I present the seminal "Eating the Other." Here hooks explores the implications of cultural appropriation and racism in globalised capitalism.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Jan 27, 2021 • 10min
How I got into Theory and Philosophy
*Had to re-upload this because previous file was broken*
Hi all, got lots of people asking about how I got into this stuff so I just thought I'd share my super banal story, lol.
Peterson essay: https://politikon.iapss.org/index.php/politikon/article/view/11
Thesis: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/5780/
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