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PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast

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Liberalism
Francis Fukuyama
End Of History
Christofascism
Marxism
Capitalism
Dark Academia
Catholic Conservatives
Conservatism
Catholic Church
Nihilism
Covid-19
Right-Wing Reactionaries
Cultural Values
Patrick Deneen
Trump V. United States
Hegel
Democracy
American Democracy
History

The Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics.

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Latest Episodes

Richard Ledes, director of the films Adieu Lacan and V13, explains his process, namely, adapting French plays about psychoanalysis into English-language films. He connects the seduction of nascent fascism in 1913 Vienna to the present moment a centur... more

The Pill Pod looks at the structure of the perverts in Episode 5 of our series on Lacan. Find the other episodes at www.patreon.com/plasticpills

Sources:

Jacques Lacan - Seminar X, "The Subversion of the Subject and the Dialectic of Desire i... more

The Pill Pod looks at the chatbot psychosis phenomenon and compares it to Lacan's clinical structure of psychosis.

This is Episode 4 of our series on Lacan. Find the other episodes Ad-Free at

www.patreon.com/plasticpills

Sources:

Jacques L... more

1Dime joins Erik and Victor to discuss Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism. We cover the popularity of the book, the term, and then wonder whether left-populist electoral campaigns perform the same cathartic function as anti-capitalist TV shows.

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Recent Guests

Victor Hainagiu
Milton specialist and expert on John Milton’s works
Episode: Pill Pod 202 - Paradise has been Lost ft. Victor Hainagiu
Christopher Satoor
Resident Schellingian and German idealism expert
Episode: Pill Pod 201 - Only German Idealism can save us ft. Christopher Satoor
Paul Reitter
Professor of Germanic Languages and Literature at Ohio State
Ohio State University
Episode: Finally! New Translation of Marx's CAPITAL is out! Interview w/ Paul Reitter
Diego Ruzzarin
Cultural commentator and philosopher
Episode: Pill Pod 191 - Marxism vs. Humanism (ft. Diego Ruzzarin)

Hosts

Eric
Co-host and contributor who offers additional perspectives on philosophy and critical theory discussions.
Victor
Co-host contributing insights and humor to the discussions on critical theory and philosophy.
Diego
Co-host engaging in critical analysis during discussions, adding depth to conversations around philosophical topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 710 ratings
  • Stop being committed to not understanding things

    Non-dialectical thinking. Can’t listen

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Guitarplayer >4yrs
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    Really enjoy the content. Thanks, Pills and Co.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rcky84
    United States6 months ago
  • 👏🏽🤓

    Easily one of the smartest pods regarding social thought. Hats off, gentlemen..!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.Clark's
    United Statesa year ago
  • Another anti-dialectical podcast

    Everyone here is very smart and knowledgable. But the Hegelian E-girl ep shows that it’s totally static or suspended. No real thought is happening it’s just the appearance of it. They talked about dialectics but didn’t really engage in it

    Apple Podcasts
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    Guitarplayer >4yrs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pillpod

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kiret
    a year ago

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Pill Pod 219 - Peter Thiel's Deranged Apocalypticism
Q: Do you believe humanity needs to survive?
Thiel hesitates significantly before affirming that he prefers humanity to endure, indicating a complex view on progress and existential threats.
Pill Pod 202 - Paradise has been Lost ft. Victor Hainagiu
Q: How does Milton's Satan differ from previous literary depictions of evil?
Milton's Satan is a charismatic anti-hero, contrasting with previous portrayals of the devil as a mere monster of evil, showcasing complexity and depth.
Pill Pod 202 - Paradise has been Lost ft. Victor Hainagiu
Q: Where does Paradise Lost fit in terms of Milton's works?
Paradise Lost is widely regarded as Milton's masterpiece, exploring themes of freedom, authority, and rebellion.
Finally! New Translation of Marx's CAPITAL is out! Interview w/ Paul Reitter
Q: What are the philological challenges of translating Volume 2?
Volume 2 presents a unique challenge as Marx wrote multiple manuscripts, and the goal is to allow readers to see Engels' editorial work while also preserving the liveliness of the original text.
Finally! New Translation of Marx's CAPITAL is out! Interview w/ Paul Reitter
Q: How did this project come about?
Paul Reitter began translating CAPITAL while teaching the text, feeling that existing translations were not effectively conveying the work's important aspects.

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