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In What’s Left of Philosophy Gil Morejón (@gdmorejon), Lillian Cicerchia (@lilcicerch), Owen Glyn-Williams (@oglynwil), and William Paris (@williammparis) discuss philosophy’s radical histories and contemporary political theory. Philosophy isn't dead, but what's left? Support us at patreon.com/leftofphilosophy

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In this episode, we talk about the relational paradigm in political philosophy. Made famous by Iris Marion Young, developed later by Elizabeth Anderson, this view of what equality is all about presents a puzzle for the class conscious. It says that t... more

In this episode, we are joined by Assistant Professor of Law Lucien Ferguson  (Chicago-Kent College of Law) to discuss the ambiguities of freedom and labor in the constitutional interpretation of the Reconstruction Amendments that were passed after t... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Ferguson
Assistant Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Episode: 135 | The Ambiguities of Reconstruction w/ Professor Lucien Ferguson
Dr. James Chamberlain
Associate professor in political science at Mississippi State University and author.
Mississippi State University
Episode: 124 | Living Through Capitalism w/ Dr. James Chamberlain
Nicholas Vrousalis
Professor and author focusing on political philosophy and exploitation theory
Episode: 119 | Exploitation and the Theory of Domination w/ Prof. Nicholas Vrousalis
Dr. Tommie Shelby
Caldwell Titcom Professor of African-American Studies and Philosophy at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: 109 | Should We Abolish Prisons? w/ Dr. Tommie Shelby
Eric Blanc
Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University and author
Rutgers University
Episode: 107 | How Labor Can Win w/ Eric Blanc
Steven Klein
Philosopher and author focused on labor unions and Habermas
Episode: 103 | Habermania w/ Dr. Steven Klein
Dr. Jeff Diamanti
Assistant professor of environmental humanities at the University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Episode: 90 | Ecological Materialism and Logistical Strategy w/ Dr. Jeff Diamanti
Dr. Alberto Toscano
Professor at Simon Fraser University and author of Late Fascism, Race, Capitalism and the Politics of Crisis.
Simon Fraser University
Episode: 88 | On Late Fascism w/ Alberto Toscano
Angela Davis
Influential activist and scholar, discussed in relation to fascism.
Episode: 88 | On Late Fascism w/ Alberto Toscano

Hosts

Gil Morejón
Host with a focus on radical histories and political theory; prolific contributor across episodes.
Lillian Cicerchia
Co-host known for engaging discussions on philosophy and political theory; often anchors text-focused conversations.
Owen Glyn-Williams
Co-host bringing historical context and critical analysis to conversations.
William Paris
Co-host contributing to debates on liberalism, Marxism, and contemporary theory.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Joy of thinking, joy of practice

    Definite go to for theory talk with changing the world in mind. Can’t recommend highly enough for the generosity with which you treat your topics and interlocutors … and each other. Other podcasts smart enough, but you manage to make this oldster as enthusiastic again as in grad school! Love each of you but together best of all.

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    5
    Mudrick
    Canada2 months ago
  • Challenging and that’s what we need

    Didn’t major in philosophy? Catch up with this crew.

    I often have to look up terms to keep up, but I’m challenged and that’s good. Thoughtful analysis in these times of anti-intellectualism, with obvious enthusiasm for the conversations.

    Worth my time for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maraofwetlands
    Canada2 months ago
  • Explores complex theory in an accessible and light way

    This podcast has followed me through my Sociology and Politics degree, and has been a major help. Would be really interested to hear their take on Gabriel Rockhills ‘Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism’.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RobertoConrad
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Very honest discussion

    I love, listening to podcasts, focussed on philosophy, but so too many of them I are authoritative and final (eg an interview of an expert by a non expert) rather than exploratory and seeking… like this podcast in which intellectual equals share their uncertainties. We need more like this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wiggy woggy
    Canada6 months ago
  • One of the best philosophy podcasts

    This podcast, which focuses on the left side of philosophy, is easily the best podcast covering this specific area. Things like “history of philosophy without any gaps” and BBC’s “In Our Time: Philosophy” are great general philosophical podcasts, but What’s Left of Philosophy is attempting to promote discussion on leftist politics and does it in spectacular fashion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reichnekov
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners value accessible, rigorous close-reading of texts.
Humor and warmth are noted but can distract some listeners.

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118 | Axel Honneth and the Ideal of Social Freedom
Q: What did you make of Honneth's normative reconstruction?
It lacks real economic analysis and material analysis, focusing instead on ideal elements of society.
112 | Excavating Utopias w/ Dr. William Paris
Q: How do you respond to criticisms of liberalism throughout your work?
There’s a critique of liberalism in that it assumes integration into the state is necessary for freedom, while in reality, we need different practices to establish social life.
112 | Excavating Utopias w/ Dr. William Paris
Q: Can you talk a little bit about why time is central to your account?
Time is central because racial domination is anchored in how a society reproduces itself, affecting how lives are led and the nature of choices available.
109 | Should We Abolish Prisons? w/ Dr. Tommie Shelby
Q: Can you expand on your motivations for writing about prison abolition?
I was trying to be in dialogue with people who think of themselves as abolitionists, exploring fundamental principles and the discussion on imprisonment.
106 | Karl Polanyi and the Critique of Market Society
Q: What do you see as the distinction between Polanyi's double movement and class struggle?
Polanyi's double movement describes the tension between market expansion and societal regulation, while class struggle focuses on the conflict between different social classes over economic power.

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