We couldn't put together a new episode for you this week, so we thought we'd unlock an old Patreon exclusive! Thanks to everyone who helped us pick which one by voting in our Twitter poll. We'll be back with a brand new ep next Monday. -- In this episode, the crew takes on a beloved figure of the academic 'left': Michel Foucault. The discussion gravitates ... Show More
Nov 19
124 | Living Through Capitalism w/ Dr. James Chamberlain
<p>In this episode, we talk with James Chamberlain about his new book, <em>Living Through Capitalism</em>, in which he argues that capitalism is hostile to biological life processes and our ability to know them well enough to lead flourishing lives. Capitalism mutilates all life, ... Show More
57m 4s
Nov 2022
On Michel Foucault's "Discipline and Punish"
We moderns often tell ourselves a story that goes something like this: The past was barbaric, especially when it came to punishing criminals or persecuting minorities. Legal punishment used to include hanging, chopping off a head, burning at the stake, quartering, stoning, drowni ... Show More
38m 38s
Mar 2023
Michel Foucault’s ”The Punitive Society” (Part 1/4)
In this episode, I present the third series of lectures from Michel Foucault's time at the Collège de France titled, "The Punitive Society." This episode covers chapters 1, 2, and 3.
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46m 20s
Feb 2023
Michel Foucault’s ”Penal Theories and Institutions” (Part 2/2)
In this episode, I cover the second half of the second volume of lectures from Foucault's time at Le Collège de France titled, "Penal Theories and Institutions." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy payp ... Show More
52m 18s