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New Materialisms
In this episode, Ryan and Todd discuss new materialisms, exploring their rejection of epistemology and their embrace of a flat ontology. After laying…
6 years, 8 months ago
Psychoanalysis and Aesthetics
In this episode, Ryan and Todd work through the possibilities for a psychoanalytic theory of aesthetics. Starting with the concept of sublimation, th…
6 years, 9 months ago
objet a
In this episode, Ryan and Todd try to pin down Jacques Lacan's elusive and crucial concept of the objet a. They offer different ways of thinking abou…
6 years, 9 months ago
Psychoanalysis and Existentialism
In this episode, Ryan and Todd discuss the possibilities for the marriage of psychoanalysis and existentialism, including the ideas that might render…
6 years, 10 months ago
Hegel and Race
In this episode, Ryan and Todd examine Hegel's critique of racism and analyze the charge of racism leveled against him. They discuss his championing …
6 years, 11 months ago
Defending Freud (side B)
In this continuation of the previous episode, Ryan and Todd spell out the common criticisms launched against Freud and psychoanalysis. In each case, …
6 years, 11 months ago
Defending Freud (side A)
In this episode, Ryan and Todd spell out the common criticisms launched against Freud and psychoanalysis. In each case, they try to show how these cr…
6 years, 11 months ago
Psychoanalysis and Capitalism
In this episode, Ryan and Todd argue for a psychoanalytic understanding of capitalism's appeal and staying power. They reflect on the possibilities f…
7 years ago
Psychoanalysis and Disability
In this episode, Ryan recounts his own disability as a way of framing the discussion that he and Todd have about the relationship between psychoanaly…
7 years ago
Mad Men
In this episode, Ryan and Todd dissect the television series "Mad Men" in political and psychoanalytic terms. They look at the characters Don and Peg…
7 years, 1 month ago