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This is Unbound, the podcast that tries to nudge the boundaries of philosophy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ boundary-pushing contemporary philosophy conversations • feminist, queer, trans theory; gender and sexuality studies • global philosophy, canonicity, Eurocentrism, whiteness • activism, BLM, anti-racism • care ethics, social reproduction, transformative justice • media, writing, algorithms, phenomenologyThis podcast features conversational interviews that aim to push at the boundaries of philosophy by bringing it into contact with contemporary social and political questions, as well as debates about what philosophy is and how it is practiced. Across the episodes, hosts talk with scholars, students, and institute leaders about feminist and queer theory, gender identity, and trans theory, often linking these frameworks to issues of race, whiteness, migration, islamophobia, and activism. A recurring focus is how power and inequality shape everyday life and institutions, including education, academia, and the criminal justice system.
The discussions frequently center on feminist politics and methods: care ethics, social reproduction theory, and transformative justice; the ways narratives of sexual violence are handled culturally and legally; and questions of epistemic authority, archives, and who gets to be counted in intellectual histories. The show also engages “global” or non-canonical approaches to philosophy, examining Eurocentrism, canonicity, and the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines, as well as the role of teaching and public philosophy.
Alongside these themes, the conversations explore media and writing—such as auto-theory, pronouns and language, and the influence of algorithms and research practices on knowledge production. The tone blends theoretical inquiry with lived experience, touching on topics like orientation and disorientation, essential work, and how political struggles inform daily practices. Some content includes discussion of sexual assault and trauma.
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Episode 10 - Kelly Gawel2021-Sep-27 78 minutes |
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Episode 9 - McKenzie Wark 2021-Jun-20 89 minutes |
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Episode 8 - Justin Smith 2021-Apr-26 79 minutes |
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Episode 7 - Austin Burke 2021-Apr-12 83 minutes |
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Bonus Episode - GSSI (w/ Chiara Bottici) 2021-Mar-28 44 minutes |
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Episode 6 - Adam Hosein 2021-Mar-14 57 minutes |
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Episode 5 - Miranda Young 2021-Feb-28 75 minutes |
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Episode 4 - Tamsin Kimoto 2021-Feb-15 68 minutes |
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Episode 3 - PJ Gorre 2021-Feb-01 79 minutes |
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Episode 2 - Gina Walker 2021-Jan-16 73 minutes |
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Episode 1 - Mariam Matar 2020-Dec-23 55 minutes |