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
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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.
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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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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:
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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:
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paypal.me/theoryphilosophy
Twitter: @DavidGuignion
IG: @theory_and_philosophy
Tiktok: @throyphilosophy
Aug 5, 2023 • 13min
Thomas Nagel’s ”What Is It Like To Be a Bat?”
In this episode, I cover Thomas Nagel's "What Is It Like To Be a Bat?"
If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Twitter: @DavidGuignion
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Tiktok: @throyphilosophy
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Aug 3, 2023 • 11min
The Mind-Body Problem
In this episode, I describe the Mind-Body Problem. 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
Jul 29, 2023 • 15min
Angela Davis’ ”The Prison Industrial Complex”
In this episode, I present Angela Davis' "The Prison Industrial Complex."
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
