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Moral Minority

Charles & Devin
Dialectic Of Enlightenment
Marxism
Anti-Semitism
Capitalism
Adorno
Horkheimer
Nietzsche
Ethics
Fascism
Culture Industry
Holocaust
Enlightenment
Moral Subjectivism
Alasdair Macintyre
Walter Benjamin
Frankfurt School
Søren Kierkegaard
Moral Realism
After Virtue
Christine Korsgaard

Moral Minority is a podcast on moral philosophy and the problem of moral foundations. Why does morality matter? What grounds the moral principles to which we appeal when making judgments about right and wrong, justice and injustice? Do we have good grounds for making the judgments we do make–in our everyday lives, our relationships, our work, or in politics? And if not, where does that leave us?

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David Foster Wallace, the loquacious novelist behind Infinite Jest, seemingly predicted much of our culture moment from AI avatars to the hypnotic and addictive temptation of the infinite scroll. In his fiction and essays, he agonized over the ways i... more

Eleanor Russell joins us to discuss the mystical writings of French philosopher, Simone Weil. Published posthumously and edited by Gustave Thibon, Gravity and Grace is a collection of fragments from Weil's notebooks that sketch the core themes of her... more

Susan Sontag for almost forty years was the most recognisable public intellectual in America. She inspired an entire generation of critics to read more widely, think and feel more deeply, and stay attuned to the transformative power of art. In her nu... more

“Content of the Form” is a new interview series excavating the moral and political meshwork implicit in the use of certain artistic forms and genres. If every form or genre-exercise entails a repertoire of expected tropes with their own often unconsc... more

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Recent Guests

A.V. Marraccini
Author, essayist, and art historian, currently the critic in residence at NYU's Integrated Design and Media Program.
NYU
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: A.V. Marraccini on Susan Sontag’s Fascinating Fascism & Notes on Camp
Grace Byron
Writer from Indianapolis based in Brooklyn, author of "Herculine."
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Content of the Form: Grace Byron on Annie Ernaux’s The Years & Herculine
Sebastian Castillo
Contemporary novelist and author of Fresh, Green Life
Softshell Press
Episode: Moral of the Story: Sebastian Castillo on Fresh, Green Life
Ross Wolfe
Writer, historian, and architecture critic living in New York. His work has appeared in publications such as Metropolis and Radical Philosophy.
New International
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: Ross Wolfe on Domenico Losurdo's Neo-Stalinist Revival and the Future of Marxism
Alina Stefanescu
Romanian-born American poet and prose writer.
Author of My Heresies
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: Alina Stefanescu on Derrida's The Politics of Friendship and My Heresies
Jon Repetti
Writer and critic, has a strong understanding of Lynch's works.
Episode: Nota Bene: The Metaphysics and Moral Vision of David Lynch with Jon Repetti
Matt McManus
Author and lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: Matt McManus on The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism
Chantal Mouffe
Political theorist known for her work on agonistic democracy.
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: Matt McManus on The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism
Axel Honneth
Philosopher and social theorist known for his contributions to social justice and recognition theory.
Episode: Contemporary Conversations: Matt McManus on The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism

Hosts

Devin Gouret
Host of moral discussions with a focus on philosophical inquiry and contemporary issues.
Charles Daschings
Co-host with a keen focus on moral philosophy, engaging various thinkers and contemporary issues.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • What a First Year!

    I deeply appreciate the rigor, openness, and accessibility. Please never develop the irritating interruptive bug most podcasting personalities inevitably learn. If it happens, I’ll try enjoy the irony of the egotistical urge manifesting in a morally centered podcast.

    Keep it up. You are helping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreepsLovers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always informative

    Devin and Charles provide thorough but accessible discussions of complicated philosophy questions in each episode. I highly endorse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenJo12
    United States2 years ago
  • Achiving Moral Greatness

    Thought provoking around moral topics and contemporary politics.

    Thanks for sharing such a broad and deep survey of Moral Philosophy form both major Western tranditions. Please keep going as I am hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #chipper
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Knowledgeable & thoughtful discussion of Nietzsche’s ‘Dawn’

    I enjoyed this for several reasons.

    First, the accuracy in summarizing Nietzsche’s Dawn, which is one of my favorites from him.

    Second, this is also the rare podcast where the speakers are both concise & able to verbalize well. + it’s Ep 1 & unedited!

    Third, the mystifying & somewhat infuriating Carlos Fuentes passage at the beginning is intended to force the listener to read that book in order to discover the relation.

    Fourth, Where else can one get possibly ahistorical slander of Plato for not... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palomar-qfwfq
    United States2 years ago
  • Review

    The Moral Minority attempts to get at a question all too often dismissed in left political spaces as metaphysical quackery: moral thought and responsibility. With the rise of far right movements globally and the lack of a real leftist challenge to them, the need to question our assumptions pertaining to political and ethical commitments is more urgent than ever. With two hosts as well read as they are well spoken they are bound to make some headway.

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    دُبّ
    United States2 years ago

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Contemporary Conversations: A.V. Marraccini on Susan Sontag’s Fascinating Fascism & Notes on Camp
Q: What does Sontag mean for you and how has her work impacted you?
Sontag influenced me significantly; she allowed me to embrace a more intimate and personal approach in my writing, something I lacked as a young aspiring intellectual.
Content of the Form: Grace Byron on Annie Ernaux’s The Years & Herculine
Q: How do you view the relationship between trauma and identity in your writing and in Ernaux's work?
Both trauma and identity can be consuming but also open pathways for understanding connection and community, as explored in Ernaux's narratives and my own writing.
Content of the Form: Grace Byron on Annie Ernaux’s The Years & Herculine
Q: What are the specific formal innovations you view in Ernaux's autobiographical work?
Ernaux employs a telescopic eye to turn personal details into a broader commentary on society, avoiding didacticism and instead allowing implications to arise from her experiences.
Content of the Form: Grace Byron on Annie Ernaux’s The Years & Herculine
Q: What influence do you feel Annie Ernaux has had on your own writing life?
Ernaux's ability to use personal moments to reflect on broader political implications inspires me to write from my experience without resorting to cliché or overexposure.
Moral of the Story: Sebastian Castillo on Fresh, Green Life
Q: What is your current relationship with philosophy?
I felt like after I had graduated from college, I sort of needed a break, and it was around this time that I became more interested in writing fiction.

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A rich exploration of moral philosophy is presented through compelling discussions that interrogate the fundamental questions surrounding morality, justice, and ethical principles. Engaging with various philosophical traditions and contemporary issues, the content often connects classical texts and ideas to modern dilemmas, illustrating the relevance of ethics in everyday life, politics, and personal relationships. Noteworthy features include insightful guest contributions from thinkers in literature, art, and academia, enriching the dialogue and expanding the scope of the topics covered to include identity, culture, and social justice. This podcast is particularly unique for its blend of rigorous philosophical inquiry with accessible discu... more

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2. Grace Byron
3. Sebastian Castillo
4. Ross Wolfe
5. Alina Stefanescu
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7. Matt McManus
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