Political Theory And Um Other Stuff

The free Patreon episodes just keep coming.  Listen to us struggle to comprehend this amazing work!

The free Patreon episodes just keep coming.  Listen to us struggle to comprehend this amazing work!

The free Patreon episodes just keep coming.  Listen to us struggle to comprehend this amazing work!

Dialectics baby!  Just kidding, join us today to learn why this may be an absurdly overused word when it comes to discussing the writing of Karl Marx.

You could either look at this second special episode like we are falling behind and need to use Patreon episodes or that we are just extremely generous, the choice is yours.

Too be honest, this week just got away from us and we feel bad not having a weekly episode, so enjoy one of our ultra-premium and totally worth it Patreon episodes.

Join us as we attempt to further our understanding of Karl Marx via the writing of Michael Heinrich.

Who knew that understanding Marx could be this accessible?  If it was you, you should have told us years ago.

Join us as we begin Michael Heinrich's, An Introduction to the Three Volumes of Karl Marx's Capital.  We are really excited about this one both because Michael Heinrich is amazing and we hope that it can help us better understand Karl Marx a man America is determined to misinterpret. 

Join us as we wrap up this prophetic article by the great Wendy Brown.  

Today we read and discuss why neo is is a terrible prefix for political movements in 21st century America.

In this episode we learn a little about the positive attributes of neoconservatives and neoliberals.  Just kidding, they're the worst and this article continues to reinforce that.

Join us as we read the genius that is Wendy Brown to better understand the terms and motivations that have dominated American politics for the last few decades.

Join us for our final thoughts on the Racial Contract by Charles W. Mills.  Spoiler alert, we loved it and think that it should be required reading.

Join us as we wrap up our reading of The Racial Contract a book that we now believe should be a mandatory part of any American Education.

Join us as we explore the global side of the Racial Contract.

Join us as we learn and discuss why the existence of the Racial Contract is so obvious to those not in the prevailing hegemony.

Join us as as we discuss the depressing global reality and consequences of The Racial Contract.

Where is the outrage?  Join us as we explore the concept that Western Civilization was unquestionably founded upon genocide and racial exploitation, and the reality that our modern society still avoids this uncomfortable truth is yet more proof of the Racial Contracts existence.

Join us as we explore the revolting and barbaric ways in which Western Civilization has enforced and maintained the Racial Contract.

Join us as we learn and discuss how the Racial Contract has continually evolved by altering the definitions of White.

Were the Enlightenment philosophers enlightened when it came to race? Nope.  Join us as we learn how the most "enlightened" minds from the foundations of modern western civilization were in full support of white/european supremacy. 

Systemic racism does not exist today, solely due to actions from the past.  Join us as we explore the aspects of modern western civilization that ensure the continued existence of the racial contract.

Subpersonhood is not a byproduct of Western Civilization but a built in and necessary feature.  If you would like to be able to confidently explain this notion this is a great episode to listen to

Join us as we find out just how ubiquitous the idea of white/European superiority is in modern Western Civilization.

With the Overview behind us we can begin to look into the actual underpinnings of The Racial Contract that Western Civilization is based upon.

Join us as we conclude the overview section of The Racial Contract by Professor Charles W. Mills.  Once again, we cannot stress enough how important this literature is to further understanding the systemic racial problems still faced my modern day America.

We delve into the unsettling lack of diversity behind the hegemony that created our "esteemed" western culture.  

Join us as we continue our reading of The Racial Contract.  We promise that this book will provide you with the information necessary to convince even your most ignorant coworkers that systemic racism is real.

Join us as we read and discuss the political, moral, and epistemological underpinnings of the Racial Contract. Contact us at: and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com

Join us as we continue to read through "The Racial Contract"  by Charles W. Mills.  If you know that systemic is a very real problem but have trouble articulating it, this is the season for you. 

Just a quick update about what we're expanding with season two.

Season Two will feature the, "The Racial Contract" by the philosopher Charles W. Mills.  We are excited not only because of the quality of the book but also because of how pertinent it's information is to understanding the nature and meaning of systemic racism. As always, feel free to reach out at: and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com 

Mike and Paul wrap up their sometimes humorous but often depressing reading of Nathan J Robinson's awesome article "The Intellectual We Deserve". Do you like what we do?  Do you hate what we do?  let us know: and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com

This article is taking us longer than planned.  As it turns out, these maps of meaning we bought are way more convoluted than initially thought. Want to interact with us?  Reach out at: and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com

Join Mike and Paul for part two of why Jordan Peterson might not be the most reliable. If you have anything you want to discuss, contact us at:   and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com

Mike and Paul discuss the Current Affairs article "The Intellectual We Deserve" by Nathan Robinson.  Jordan Peterson may very well be what we deserve but that doesn't stop it from being really embarrassing.  Also, if anybody reads these and would like to add to the discussion you can reach us at: and.um.otherstuff@gmail.com

We are very grateful to have a Doctoral candidate from CUNY to help us review the text!

At this point something has to give, right?

So where do we go from here?

Unfortunately, we do not have time to go over everything that we want to.  In this mini episode Mike gives a recommendation for the 2020 Vicky Osterweil book entitled, "In Defense of Looting - A Riotous History of Uncivil Action"

Isn't it a little disconcerting how all encompassing large corporations have become?

Mike and Paul discuss how frustrating it is to live in a system with no accountability.

In the era of Capitalist Realism we must endure the reality of a system whose identity is so plastic that it functions with almost no memory of itself.

Does modern education feel misguided to you?  Capitalist Realism may be to blame.

It sure seems like our current system isn't healthy for anyone.

Is anything real anymore?  Mike and Paul continue to discuss Mark Fischer's thoughts concerning the modern work place.

Mike and Paul discuss Mark Fischer's take on the dystopian nightmare that is the modern workplace.  

Does the modern state of Capitalist Realism have a toll on the mental health of its participants?

Does Capitalism defy basic human needs in order to satisfy its need for constant growth and consumption?  

Mike and Paul continue reading about and discussing the misguided, for-profit, bureaucracy of modern Capitalism.