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Theory & Philosophy

David Guignion
Thomas Hobbes
Leviathan
John Locke
Commonwealth
Feminism
Justice
Being and Time
Temporality
Sovereignty
Hobbes
Dasein
History
Michel Foucault
Giorgio Agamben
Political Theory
Social Contract Theory
Death
Chess
State Of Nature
Natural Law

Welcome! My name’s David Guignion and I distill complicated philosophical and theoretical ideas for wide audiences. While ideas are important to help us understand the world, it is even more important to put ideas into action. Some of this channel’s key theoretical and pragmatic influences include, but are not limited to, Marxism, Decolonialization, Feminism, Gender and Queer theory, and Critical ... more

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In this episode, I cover Immanuel Kant's "Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science."

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David Guignion
Host and explainer of philosophical concepts aiming to make them accessible for wider audiences. He engages with a variety of theoretical frameworks including Marxism, Feminism, and Critical Race Theory, emphasizing the importance of putting ideas into action.

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    Thank you for Kant, the philosophy Einstein studied in his youth.

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Socrates vs. Thrasymachus on Justice
Q: Do you agree with either Socrates or Thrasymachus?
The host invites listeners to reflect on their own views about the definitions of justice posed by both philosophers.
Edward Said's "The Question of Palestine" (Part 2 of 3)
Q: What does Edward Said identify as the key issues in his text regarding Palestine?
Said discusses the representation of Palestine as an empty land and critiques the violence inflicted upon Palestinians while exploring the historical context of Orientalism and colonialism.
“Care Ethics: A Conversation with Maurice Hamington”
Q: How can we integrate care ethics into societal practices?
By committing to care, fostering inclusive practices and improving our care skills through regular interactions.
“Care Ethics: A Conversation with Maurice Hamington”
Q: How is care ethics different from traditional moral theories like utilitarianism?
Care ethics critiques traditional moral theories for neglecting relationships, emphasizing that human beings are fundamentally relational and this changes our understanding of ethics.

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