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 19, 2019 • 57min
Mariana Ortega's "In-Between: Latina Feminist Phenomenology, Multiplicity, and the Self" (First Half)
In this episode, I'm joined by Hélène Bigras-Dutrisac, PhD student in Women's Studies and Feminist Research, to speak about Mariana Ortega's latest book, "In-Between: Latina Feminist Phenomenology, Multiplicity, and the Self."
Link to Patreon (For those whom can afford it): https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy/overview
Sep 19, 2019 • 1h 13min
Jean Baudrillard’s “For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign” (Second Half)
In this episode, I conclude my presentation of Jean Baudrillard's For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign. In it he begins his transition from an object-oriented Marxism toward a post-structuralist interested in the authority that signs have over our lives.
Link to Patreon (For those whom can afford it): https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy/overview
Sep 19, 2019 • 1h 5min
Jean Baudrillard's "For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign" (First Half)
The discussion dives into Jean Baudrillard's shift from Marxism to a post-structuralist view of signs and their societal authority. It unpacks the themes of consumption and symbolic exchange, revealing how objects define social hierarchy. The concept of simulacra is explored, showcasing how goods transform into cultural symbols of prestige. Baudrillard's critique of commodity fetishism highlights its effects on identity and desire. Additionally, radical theories on gender and the unconscious are analyzed, emphasizing the role of media in shaping subjectivity.
Sep 19, 2019 • 1h 5min
Michel Foucault's "The Archaeology of Knowledge" (Second Half)
In this episode, Alex and I conclude our discussion of Foucault's brilliant text.
Link to Patreon (For those whom can afford it): https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy/overview
Sep 19, 2019 • 45min
Michel Foucault's "The Archaeology of Knowledge" (First Half)
In this episode I'm joined by Alex to discuss Michel Foucault's brilliant text, The Archaeology of Knowledge.
Link to Patreon (For those whom can afford it): https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy/overview
Sep 18, 2019 • 45min
Jean Baudrillard's "The Consumer Society"
Exploring Jean Baudrillard's critique of consumer society reveals the complex dynamics between consumption and identity. The discussion highlights how conspicuous consumption has shifted focus from meaningful relationships to material objects. It also critiques the manipulative nature of consumerism, likening shopping malls to modern temples. The podcast delves into media's role in shaping perceptions and examines the environmental impacts of relentless consumerism, challenging the notion that economic growth equates to social equality.
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Sep 18, 2019 • 47min
Jean Baudrillard's "The System of Objects"
In this episode I present the core ideas from Jean Baudrillard's first book, The System of Objects.
Clearly influenced by his supervisor, Henri Lefebvre, Baudrillard explores what mass consumption of objects says about us and our society.
Link to Patreon (For those whom can afford it): https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy/overview
