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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 discuss Brandon Terry’s 2025 book Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement. There is little doubt that in US the Civil Rights Movement stands out as one of the clearest examples of Black politi... more

In this episode we talk about Max Horkheimer’s essay “Traditional and Critical Theory”, which serves as a kind of manifesto for the Frankfurt School of Marxist thought. We talk about how he defines these categories, reflect on whether the distinction... more

In this episode we discuss Georges Sorel’s 1908 Reflections on Violence. We focus on his central claim that all of socialism is concentrated in the idea or ‘picture’ of the general strike, scrutinizing his claim that the ‘myth’ of the general strike ... more

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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
George Jackson
Civil rights activist and author, discussed in relation to fascism.
Episode: 88 | On Late Fascism w/ Alberto Toscano

Hosts

Gil Morejón
Co-host, discusses radical histories and contemporary political theory
Lillian Cicerchia
Co-host, discusses radical histories and contemporary political theory
Owen Glyn-Williams
Co-host, discusses radical histories and contemporary political theory
William Paris
Co-host, discusses radical histories and contemporary political theory

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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
    Canada3 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 States7 months ago
  • Brilliantly Clesr

    Fantastic discussions that really make these texts accessible. I especially appreciate how willing the hosts are to admit when they don’t understand or agree with something in the text—that was absent from a lot of my classes, and it’s much more honest and relatable. I learn so much. They’re also very true to their fundamental principles, never getting so mesmerized or lost in a discussion that they forget their commitment to imagining a better world. I highly value and enjoy what they do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chargrillkiller
    United States8 months ago
  • Meh

    Philosophy as bad poetry: people enjoying the sounds they are making, mostly without it meaning anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    foxnblocks
    United States10 months ago
  • no more laughing

    Hey guys I thought this podcast was interesting but just fyi I cannot hear your ideas over your super loud laughing. It’s chaotic and distracting… love that you’re happy tho

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lenabear42
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging, accessible but rigorous philosophy discussions.
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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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