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.
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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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Dec 5, 2020 • 18min
Gilles Deleuze's "Postscript on the Societies of Control"
In this episode, I cover Gilles Deleuze's short essay, "Postscript on the Societies if Control." I'm pretty hard on Deleuze here, and am therefore very open to alternative views about what Deleuze is doing here!
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Dec 2, 2020 • 6min
What is The Public Sphere? | Jürgen Habermas | Keyword
In this episode, I explain what Jürgen Habermas means by the "public sphere."
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Nov 28, 2020 • 46min
Jacques Derrida's "Of Grammatology" (Part 2/2)
In this thought-provoking discussion, prominent philosopher Jacques Derrida delves into the latter part of his groundbreaking work, 'Of Grammatology.' He critiques logocentrism, emphasizing how speech has been unjustly elevated over writing. The conversation explores the complex interplay of writing, culture, and identity, challenging ethnocentric perspectives. Derrida highlights the interconnections between language and civilization, urging a reconsideration of societal norms and the paradoxes inherent in our understanding of origins through language.
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Nov 25, 2020 • 11min
What is Ideology? | Louis Althusser | Keyword
Dive into Althusser's intriguing take on ideology and how it shapes our identities from childhood. Discover the difference between repressive and ideological state apparatuses in maintaining capitalism. The discussion highlights the role of ideology in perpetuating societal norms and the disparities within capitalist justice systems. It encourages listeners to rethink justice, morality, and the unequal treatment of the wealthy versus the poor, prompting deeper reflections on the very fabric of society.
Nov 21, 2020 • 45min
Jacques Derrida's "Of Grammatology" (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I begin my two-part presentation of "Of Grammatology," Jacques Derrida's inaugural text to place him among the ranks of Foucault, Bourdieu, Lefebvre, Deleuze and others.
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Nov 19, 2020 • 12min
What is Biopolitics? | Michel Foucault | Keyword
Dive into Michel Foucault's intriguing ideas on biopolitics and biopower! Discover how institutions like hospitals and prisons shape societal control and influence individual behavior. The conversation transitions to health norms intertwined with liberalism and power dynamics. Explore the darker side of biopolitics, addressing exclusion and the pathologization of marginalized groups, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and open dialogue in societal norms.
Nov 14, 2020 • 17min
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "On the Origin of Language"
I present Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "On the Origin of Language" as a preliminary reading for Jacques Derrida's "Of Grammatology" premiering next week!
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Nov 10, 2020 • 17min
What is Deconstruction? | Jacques Derrida | Keyword
In this episode, I try to explain provide an introduction to Deconstruction.
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Nov 7, 2020 • 35min
Gloria Anzaldúa's "Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza"
In this episode, I present Gloria Anzaldúa's "Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza," a seminal text not only for Chicana and Latina feminism, but for all of us.
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Nov 3, 2020 • 9min
What is Ressentiment? | Friedrich Nietzsche | Keyword
In this episode, I provide an introduction to Friedrich Nietzsche's term, Ressentiment.
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