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New Books in Critical Theory

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Borghini
Associate professor of philosophy at the University of Milan; co-editor of the Gastronomica special section on philosophy of food
University of Milan; Culinary Mind
Episode: Mapping Out Food and Philosophy
Francisco Martínez
Anthropologist; author of The Future of Hiding
University of Murcia (Senior Research Fellow)
Episode: Francisco Martínez, "The Future of Hiding: Secrecy, Infrastructure, and Ecological Memory in Estonia's Siberia" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Drew Bennett
Student presenters; group member
Centenary College of Louisiana
Episode: Rugged Individualism
Jo Hoffman
Student presenters; group member
Centenary College of Louisiana
Episode: Rugged Individualism
Kai North
Student contributor
Centenary College of Louisiana
Episode: Rugged Individualism
Ally Sullivan
Student contributor
Centenary College of Louisiana
Episode: Rugged Individualism
John Linstrom
Professor and episode facilitator
Centenary College of Louisiana
Episode: Rugged Individualism
Sarah Jaffe
Author of From the Ashes, Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire
Bold Type Books
Episode: Sarah Jaffe, "From the Ashes: Grief and Transformation in a World on Fire" (Bold Type Books, 2024)
Manuel Barcia
Professor at the University of Bath; author of Pirate Imperialism, Trade Abolition and the Global Suppression of Maritime Raiding, 1825–1870
University of Bath / Yale University Press
Episode: Manuel Barcia, "Pirate Imperialism: Trade, Abolition, and Global Suppression of Maritime Raiding, 1825–1870" (Yale UP, 2026)

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 448 ratings
  • Edward Yore

    A podcast devoted to new books in critical theory would be great.

    But this is infrequently actually about critical theory. So many cross posted interviews, appearing on multiple New Books podcasts. I’m sure these books are super interesting to some people but the heading is misleading.

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    Edward Yore
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    the placement of ads is abrupt and comes without warning, it's very annoying to the point that I can no longer listen to these episodes.

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    irrelevance is taken
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you

    Really enjoyed this conversation with Dr Welch.

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    12345carole12345
    Canada2 months ago
  • Learn to use a microphone

    Trying to listen to Wolin’s discussion of his new Heidegger book. Not sure if it’s Wolin or his interlocutor who keeps touching his microphone, but good grief. Unlistenable, even beyond Wolin’s tedious prolixity.

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    Hieronymus667
    Canada4 months ago
  • More 2 Author Discussions

    Absolutely engaging and informative discussion between Slobodian and Stern and the kind of format change that will set the pod apart. Hope you decide to continue in this direction.

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    carterfrancis
    United Statesa year ago

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Rugged Individualism
Q: What is the potential impact of understanding rugged individualism on society?
Understanding rugged individualism can lead to half-consciousness about class structures and help people recognize systemic barriers to opportunity, potentially informing collective action to address inequality and support more equitable policies.
Rugged Individualism
Q: How can rugged individualism be analyzed through Marxist and Feminist perspectives?
From a Marxist lens, it is used to critique bourgeois manipulation of the proletariat and to question who bears the burden of taxation and social costs, while a Feminist lens highlights the gendered origins and implications of rugged individualism, particularly in contexts where men were expected to work while women bore domestic responsibilities.
Rugged Individualism
Q: What is rugged individualism and how is it defined in the discussion?
Rugged individualism is described as a moral, social, and political philosophy that prioritizes the individual's needs and goals over the collective, historically linked to frontier life and laissez-faire capitalism, and first coined in the 1930s during debates over government regulation and economic policy.
Mapping Out Food and Philosophy
Q: What were the origins and inspiration behind the Gastronomica special section, and how did the short-essay format influence the project?
The idea grew from collaborative efforts within Culinary Mind and Rosy Song, aiming to develop a trans-disciplinary conversation that invites voices from different generations and fields; the thousand-word essay format pushed thinkers to distill their ideas, allowing a broad range of perspectives to be showcased.
Mapping Out Food and Philosophy
Q: Could you explain the key issues in the philosophy of food and why the field has grown in importance?
The field has grown as philosophers recognize the need to talk about food's issues directly, linking theory with material realities like production, consumption, justice, and epistemology, and to create dialogue across disciplines to enrich philosophical analysis.

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This show features in-depth conversations with scholars about recently published theory-heavy books across philosophy, political theory, literature, and related fields. Episodes often explore topics like critical theory, state power, memory, language, and globalization through rigorous intellectual discussion, sometimes blending archival anecdotes, pedagogical reflections, and cross-disciplinary perspectives. A standout trait is the sustained emphasis on how theory translates into public understanding, with guests ranging from translation philosophy to autotheory and the politics of memory, all aimed at researchers, students, and curious, academically inclined listeners. Notable strengths include long-form, conversation-heavy formats that p... more

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