Theory & Philosophy

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 Race Theory. This channel’s content is recorded on the in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, comprised of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIq2xNjGAof0cCUaKbco6HQ

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Episodes

4 days ago

José Vasconcelos' "The Cosmic Race" with Dr. Alison Posey

4 days ago

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alison Posey, Postdoctoral Researcher in Duke University's Department of Romance Studies (Spanish) to discuss José Vasconcelos' "The Cosmic Race."
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Saturday Apr 26, 2025

[Eng] Undoing Suicidism with Alexandre Baril

Saturday Apr 26, 2025

In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandre Baril, Associate professor of Social Work at the University of Ottawa to discuss his book, Undoing Suicidism. You can access the English version of the book for free below. This episode discusses sensitive subject matter including suicide, self harm, and systemic violence. Please listen with care. You will also find English and French Canadian mental health resources below in case you require them.
Undoing Suicidism (Free Access): https://temple.manifoldapp.org/projects/undoing-suicidism
Safe Hotlines and Online Support Groups (French and English):
-Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary people): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada), 1-877-565-8860 (USA)
-Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada): https://autismesoutien.ca/
-BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA + Canada)
Regular Hotlines (might trace your call and contact emergency services):
-Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
-Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE
-The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310
-The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000

Saturday Apr 26, 2025

[Fre] Défaire le Suicidisme avec Alexandre Baril

Saturday Apr 26, 2025

Dans cet épisode, Alexandre Baril, professeur agrégé de travail social à l'Université d'Ottawa, me rejoint pour discuter de son nouveau livre, Défaire le Suicidisme. Vous pouvez accéder gratuitement à la version anglaise du livre ci-dessous. Cet épisode aborde des sujets délicats tels que le suicide, l'automutilation et la violence systémique. Veuillez l'écouter avec précaution. Vous trouverez également ci-dessous des ressources en santé mentale en anglais et en français, au cas où vous en auriez besoin.
[Anglais] Défaire le Suicidisme (gratuit): https://temple.manifoldapp.org/projects/undoing-suicidism
Lignes téléphoniques d'urgence et groupes de soutien en ligne (French and English):
-Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary people): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada), 1-877-565-8860 (USA)
-Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada): https://autismesoutien.ca/
-BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA + Canada)
Lignes téléphoniques d'urgence régulières (qui peuvent tracer votre appel et contacter les services d'urgence) :
-Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
-Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE
-The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310
-The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000

Saturday Apr 12, 2025

Karl Marx's "18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte"

Saturday Apr 12, 2025

In this episode, I cover Karl Marx's "18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte."
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Saturday Mar 29, 2025

Jasbir K. Puar's "Terrorist Assemblages" (Part 2 of 2)

Saturday Mar 29, 2025

In this episode, I cover from chapter two to the end of Jasbir K. Puar's "Terrorist Assemblages."
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Friday Mar 21, 2025

Homonationalism | Jasbir K. Puar | Keyword

Friday Mar 21, 2025

In this episode, I explain Jasbir K. Puar's notion of "homonationalism."

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Saturday Mar 15, 2025

Jasbir K. Puar's "Terrorist Assemblages" (Part 1 of 2)

Saturday Mar 15, 2025

In this episode, I cover the introduction and chapter one of Jasbir K. Puar's "Terrorist Assemblages."
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Saturday Mar 01, 2025

Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent" (Part 3 of 3)

Saturday Mar 01, 2025

In this episode, I cover the chapter 5 to the end of Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent."
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025

Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent" (Part 2 of 3)

Saturday Feb 15, 2025

In this episode, I cover chapters 2-4 of Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent."
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Saturday Feb 01, 2025

Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent" (Part 1 of 3)

Saturday Feb 01, 2025

In this episode, I cover the preface and chapter one of Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent."
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