Best Michel Foucault Podcasts (2024)

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Michel Foucault's "The Archaeology of Knowledge" (Part 1 of 4) 43:42

5d ago43:42

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In this episode, I cover the introduction to Michel Foucault's "The Archaeology of Knowledge." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Allia…

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Ep. 152: Are we all criminals before the State, International law & God? 48:17

1h ago48:17

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether anyone is innocent on various levels. Do any innocent people exist in the eyes of god, international law (if such a thing exists) or the managerial state bureaucracy? On the theological level, why do people baptize children if indeed children are considered cute and innocent? When do children become adul…

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“Care Ethics: A Conversation with Maurice Hamington” 1:16:48

7d ago1:16:48

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Maurice Hamington to discuss his newest book, Revolutionary Care: Commitment and Ethos. You can buy the book for 20% off at this site https://www.routledge.com/Revolutionary-Care-Commitment-and-Ethos/Hamington/p/book/9781032437316 with CODE: AEVV24 at checkout. Dr. Hamington's Website: https://www.mhamington.com/ …

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Paul Bartel, Part 2: Divorced, Gay or Painter 58:14

10d ago58:14

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Paul Bartel was one of the most celebrated cult movie directors and most recognizable character actors of all-time. For two and a half decades, he was the go-to choice for nebbish and pompous supporting players. In the conclusion of his life story, we'll be joined by actress and comedian Susan Saiger, a friend of Bartel who worked with him on a num…

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Paul Bartel, Part 1: 'He Should Be Standing with His Nose in a Lily' 43:24

11d ago43:24

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Paul Bartel was one of the most celebrated cult movie directors and most recognizable character actors of all-time. For two and a half decades, he was the go-to choice for nebbish and pompous supporting players. Most would be surprised to learn of the giddy peaks and harrowing valleys that helped shape his trademark dark humor. In the first half of…

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Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine" (Part 3/3) 1:14:38

14d ago1:14:38

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In this episode, I cover chapters four, five, and the conclusion of Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaz…

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Ep. 151: Is Plato's Guardian model of the family right? Cutrone, Fraser & Caplan. 48:20

15d ago48:20

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether Plato is right in his guardian family model where children are raised without knowing their precise parents. Will keeping parents anonymous cut down on favoritism (as well as disfavoritism) and make society more cohesive and less individualistic? Why are intellectuals so boring and traditional when it co…

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Margaret Mead, Superstar Social Scientist 1:09:50

17d ago1:09:50

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Margaret Mead upended the way people think about sex and gender. By studying Samoans up close (and possibly personal,) she realized that not every society shared the same shame and hang-ups as the rest of us. She was also a rather libertine bisexual, who had a long line of male lovers amid a quarter-century romantic relationship with her female men…

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Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine" (Part 2/3) 56:18

21d ago56:18

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In this episode, I cover chapters two and three of Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Mi…

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Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine" (Part 1/3) 53:40

28d ago53:40

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In this episode, I cover the preface, introduction, and chapter one of Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/…

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Ep. 150: Is there a market for truth? 57:06

1M ago57:06

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether there is a market for truth? Do people want to know the truth, if it does indeed exist, and can it be produced on the “market”? What are the incentives for those who want to spread the truth? Do the so-called “traditional” print media and “journalists” do so? Did the internet make things better or worse?…

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King Abdullah's "As the Arabs see the Jews" 22:19

1M ago22:19

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In this episode, I cover Jordanian King Abdullah's "As the Arabs see the Jews." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: https://se…

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Gilles Deleuze on Palestine 36:14

2M ago36:14

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In this episode, I present Gilles Deleuze's writings on Palestine: "Stones," "Spoilers of Peace," "The Indians of Palestine," and the "Grandeur of Yasser Arafat." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: htt…

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Ep. 149: If Anarchism existed, would it be right-wing? 39:04

2M ago39:04

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether anarchism, or abolishing the state, would lead to what is normally understood as right wing. There is a movement to try to transcend or render meaningless the terms left and right; however, even though the terms may not be entirely useful in all areas, this axis still reveals a lot of truth. Anarchism do…

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Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem" (Part 4/4) 51:38

2M ago51:38

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In this episode, I cover chapters 9 - the end of Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: …

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Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem" (Part 3/4) 40:32

2M ago40:32

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In this episode, I cover chapters 8-12 of Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: https:/…

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The Trolley Problem | Judith Jarvis Thomson | Keyword 12:49

2M ago12:49

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In this episode, I present Judith Jarvis Thomson's Trolley Problem, perhaps the most famous philosophical dilemma ever devised. Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-dona…

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Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem" (Part 2/4) 46:29

3M ago46:29

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In this episode, I cover chapters 4-7 of Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: https://…

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Ep. 148: Does the Left hate the poor? Are Charles Murray and Michel Foucault right? 34:05

3M ago34:05

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether Charles Murray and Michel Foucault are right that the left hates the poor? Murray and Foucault are two intellectuals whom some might categorize as being at opposite purposes, they are in fact both critical of the modern managerial welfare state. When the modern left speaks of helping the poor arguably th…

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Bonus: Kickass or Nah? 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

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We're trying something different this episode! With a little help from our friends Noah and the Comedatrix Ms. Grey, we're going down a surprise list of contemporary and controversial queer people and deciding on the fly if they are kickass, or... something else entirely! A few of the personalities we'll be covering: An occultist filmmaker who trie…

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Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem" (Part 1/4) 40:46

3M ago40:46

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In this episode, I cover chapters 1-3 of Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem" Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: https://s…

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The Banality of Evil | Hannah Arendt | Keyword 14:46

3M ago14:46

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In this episode, I explain Hannah Arendt's notion of the Banality of Evil and its relevance to the Israel-Palestine "conflict." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-dona…

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Edward Said's "The Question of Palestine" (Part 3 of 3) 58:26

3M ago58:26

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In this episode, I conclude Edward Said's "The Question of Palestine" by covering chapters 3 and 4. Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's …

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Ep 147: Is saving possible? #Bitcoin #Gold 50:00

3M ago50:00

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether it is possible to save for the future outside of actual material goods. Austro-Libertarians are famous for their criticisms of government backed fiat currency as either outright criminal or just a known fraud. If that criticism is the case, what value does anything denominated in US currency, as well as …

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Edward Said's "The Question of Palestine" (Part 2 of 3) 59:23

4M ago59:23

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In this episode, I cover chapters 1 and 2 of "The Question of Palestine." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza/~my-donation Middle East Children's Alliance: https://secure.e…

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Utilitarianism | John Stuart Mill | Keyword 9:47

4M ago9:47

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In this episode, I explain John Stuart Mill's approach to "Utilitarianism" 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: @theoryphilosophyBy David Guignion

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Edward Said's "The Question of Palestine" (Part 1 of 3) 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

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In this episode, I present a (brief) history of Zionism and cover Edward Said's preface and Introduction of "The Question of Palestine." Please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general United Nations Relief and Works Agency: https://donate.unrwa.org/gaza…

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Ideology and Utopia – Karl Mannheim 48:35

4M ago48:35

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Join us as we dive deep into the thought-provoking concepts of Karl Mannheim's "Ideology and Utopia." In this episode, we unravel Mannheim's profound insights into the role of ideology in society. From understanding the mechanisms of ideological distortion to exploring the transformative potential of utopian imagination, we embark on a captivating …

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The Social Contract | Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau | Keyword 13:22

4M ago13:22

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In this episode, I explain Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau's views of the social contract. 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: @theoryphilosophy…

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Ep. 146: Does universal voting damage family and friendships? #democracy #oligarchy #deepstate 48:58

4M ago48:58

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether eliminating voting would make family and friendships stronger. With the growing polarization which is occurring in the major "democracies” there is a growing trend of family, friendships, churches, marriages and business relationships being broken up on the grounds of who one votes for. Is this "rational…

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John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism" 56:54

4M ago56:54

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In this episode, I cover John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism." If you want to support me, you can do so with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy Insta: @theory_and_philosophyBy David Guignion

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John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" (Part 2/2) 39:33

4M ago39:33

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In this episode, I cover the second half of John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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Johnnie Ray & the Birth of Rock and Roll 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

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Before the Beatles, before Elvis (but after Sinatra,) there was Johnnie Ray. Ray overcame partial deafness to become the world's biggest pop idol and inspire generations of songwriters to come. He was also pretty queer! Larry has the whole story. We'll also be talking briefly about two other queer trailblazers who helped shape modern music: Little …

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John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" (Part 1/2) 48:26

4M ago48:26

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In this episode, I cover the first half of John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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Michel Foucault & The Age of Consent 22:15

5M ago22:15

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In this episode, I unpack the infamous 1977 letter signed by many French intellectuals including Simone de Beauvoir, Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault, Félix Guattari, Jean-Francois Lyotard, and others critiquing France's consent laws. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy pa…

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John Locke's "First Treatise of Government" 29:35

5M ago29:35

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In this episode, I cover John Locke's "First Treatise of Government." Tune in next week for the much-more-important Second Treatise. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @theoryphilosophy IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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(New) Channel Introduction 2:17

5M ago2:17

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We've seen a great increase in subscribers, so I thought it was time for a new channel intro :) If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @theoryphilosophy IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 5/5) 39:14

5M ago39:14

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In this episode, I cover chapters 32-47 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9 Episode 2: Ch. 10-16 Episode 3: Ch. 17-23 Episode 4: Ch. 24-31 Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @th…

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John Locke vs. Thomas Hobbes 13:24

5M ago13:24

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In this episode, I recount the differences between John Locke's Second Treatise of Government and Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @theoryphilosophy IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 4 of 5) 42:02

5M ago42:02

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In this episode, I cover chapters 24-31 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9 Episode 2: Ch. 10-16 Episode 3: Ch. 17-23 Episode 4: Ch. 24-31 Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @th…

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Michel Foucault Part Two: Context and Consent 34:35

5M ago34:35

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In the conclusion of Rachel's very first sprawling epic, we learn about the later life of pop culture's most talked-about philosopher. We'll learn how Foucault's independent thinking led him to be way ahead of the curve on some issues... and tragically wrong on others. We'll also talk about perceptions of his massive impact on contemporary culture …

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Ep. 145: Was the Covid 19 regime failure a Black Pill or a White Pill? 31:51

5M ago31:51

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether the “War on Covid regime failure” is a white pill (or provided many of what Sean Gabb calls collateral benefits) or was it a black pill? All three aspects of the war on Covid including vaccine mandates, masks and social distancing are retrospectively being renounced, or walked back/distanced, by most so-…

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Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan (Part 3/5) 39:43

5M ago39:43

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In this episode, I cover chapters 17-23 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9 Episode 2: Ch. 10-16 Episode 3: Ch. 17-23 Episode 4: Ch. 24-31 Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 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…

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Socrates vs. Thrasymachus on Justice 15:05

6M ago15:05

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In this episode, I recount Socrates and Thrasymachus' debate on Justice from Plato's The Republic. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @theoryphilosophy IG: @theory_and_philosophy…

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Michel Foucault Part One: The Vertigo of Madness 41:37

6M ago41:37

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Michel Foucault was one of the most famous, influential and controversial scholars of the 20th century--and, perhaps, all time. He did it all to impress boys. Rachel walks us through the first four decades of his life and career, with plenty of asides about the bizarre personal predilections that influenced his work for the better... and for the wo…

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Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 2/5) 41:27

6M ago41:27

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In this episode, I cover chapters 10-16 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9 Episode 2: Ch. 10-16 Episode 3: Ch. 17-23 Episode 4: Ch. 24-31 Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 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…

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What is Leviathan? | Thomas Hobbes | Keyword 9:48

6M ago9:48

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In this episode, I explain Thomas Hobbes' notion of the Leviathan. 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: @theoryphilosophyBy David Guignion

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Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 1/5) 45:49

6M ago45:49

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In this episode, I begin my presentation of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" by covering chapters 1-9. Episode 1: Ch. 1-9 Episode 2: Ch. 10-16 Episode 3: Ch. 17-23 Episode 4: Ch. 24-31 Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: …

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2023 Year in Review 50:21

6M ago50:21

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Did someone say flashback episode? Rachel and Larry revisit the highs, lows and give you the Cliff's Notes versions of all the stories we've told so far! (While they diligently prepare the next batch of kickass stories.) Kickass Queers shares the incredible life stories of amazing lesbian, gay, transgender, gender-nonconforming and otherwise queer …

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Ep.144: Are non-profits profitable for society? 44:35

6M ago44:35

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The Mindcrime Liberty Show discusses whether non-profits are profitable? How does one judge an organization which doesn’t have profits and losses? Are some non-profits merely front organizations for billionaires to further enrich themselves and create good PR for them? Are some non-profits merely rackets to gain further donations to keep the organi…

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