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
Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
The Angel of History | Walter Benjamin | Keyword
This podcast explores Walter Benjamin's notion of the Angel of History. It delves into our relationship with the past, power dynamics in history, and the critique of historical materialism. It raises questions about history's violence and the need for understanding to prevent repetition.
4 snips
Oct 14, 2023 • 45min
Martin Heidegger’s ”Being and Time” (Part 2/8)
The podcast delves into Martin Heidegger's 'Being and Time' by discussing topics such as grasping being through the world, phenomenology and our perception of the world, Heidegger's perspective on space, time, and logos, the concept of unconcealing and the essence of things, and the structure of the book 'Being and Time'.
Oct 12, 2023 • 11min
The Authoritarian Personality | Theodor Adorno et al. | Keyword
German philosopher and sociologist Theodor Adorno discusses the concept of the Authoritarian Personality, its correlation with prejudice and authoritarianism, assessment measures for identifying authoritarian traits, dangers of blindly following authority, and the origin and characteristics of the authoritarian personality shaped in childhood.
22 snips
Oct 7, 2023 • 40min
Martin Heidegger’s ”Being and Time” (Part 1/8)
This podcast discusses the introduction and first chapter of Martin Heidegger's 'Being and Time', exploring the association of Heidegger with historical evils and discussing the value and potential challenge of his work. It also explores the concept of 'dazai' as the being concerned about its own being, delves into Heidegger's views on the concept of being and its connection to time, and discusses the intimate connection between existence and ontology in Heidegger's work.
Sep 28, 2023 • 8min
Base/Superstructure | Marxism | Keyword
This podcast explores the Marxist idea of base/superstructure, emphasizing the dependency of cultural, social, religious, and political aspects on the economy. It discusses how the economy and mechanisms within the superstructure perpetuate exploitation and hinder resistance against capitalism. The hosts also ponder on the potential for a harmonious alignment of the base and superstructure in achieving societal goals.
5 snips
Sep 19, 2023 • 10min
Foucault, Industry, and the Church
The podcast delves into the significance of religion and industry in shaping institutions of power, explores the link between the church and societal attitudes towards madness, and discusses the concept of society as a site of impurity and the connection between the panopticon and increased surveillance.
Sep 2, 2023 • 54min
PhD Lecture
This podcast explores the intersection of conspiracy theories with intersectional feminism and critical race theory. It delves into the impact of conspiracy theories on power dynamics and systemic oppression. The podcast also discusses the concept of witnessing and false witnessing in rap music, highlighting the experiences of Lauren Hill and other artists. Additionally, it examines the institutionalization of Lauren Hill and the treatment of Black women in America.
Aug 19, 2023 • 3min
Big Announcement(s)!!!!
Some big changes ahead
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion
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Aug 12, 2023 • 27min
Sigmund Freud’s ”The Ego and the Id”
In this video, I explain Sigmund Freud's "The Ego and the Id."
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Tiktok: @throyphilosophy
Aug 10, 2023 • 9min
What are the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego? | Sigmund Freud | Keyword
In this episode, I explain Freud's notion of the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego.
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy
paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Tiktok: @throyphilosophy
