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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 philosophy interviews • feminist, queer, trans theory • global/canonical philosophy, Eurocentrism • race/whiteness, migration, islamophobia • care ethics, social reproduction, justice • media/auto-theory, writing, academiaThis podcast explores contemporary philosophy in conversation with scholars, students, and activists, aiming to push beyond familiar boundaries of the discipline. Across the discussions, philosophy is treated as something embedded in social and political life rather than a purely abstract enterprise, with recurring attention to how power, identity, and institutions shape what counts as knowledge and whose voices become canonical. Topics frequently intersect with feminist and queer theory, trans theory, and critical race perspectives, including examinations of care ethics, social reproduction, and approaches to justice that extend beyond punitive criminal legal systems.
A strong theme is methodological self-reflection: guests and hosts consider what distinguishes philosophy from neighboring fields, how global and non-Eurocentric histories of philosophy can be approached, and how textual, oral, and archival practices influence research. The conversations also connect philosophical inquiry to media and writing practices, including questions about “low theory,” auto-theory, pronouns and gendered language, and the role of algorithms and digital tools in shaping attention and argument.
Alongside theoretical issues, the podcast engages lived experience and public-facing concerns—migration and islamophobia, Asian American experience, post-pandemic social life, political activism and movements such as BLM, and the meaning of “essential work.” Cultural references and everyday practices appear as part of philosophical reflection, with touchpoints ranging from literature and art to games and music. Overall, the show presents philosophy as a plural, globally situated practice tied to ongoing struggles over identity, justice, and collective life.
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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 |