Just Two Dudes Reading Theory

By: Chris Newman Preston Taylor
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  • Welcome to Just Two Dudes Reading Theory! Where we attempt to take on both classic and more underground selections from the world of theory. Each episode we'll be reading and discussing a different text, including works of psychoanalysis, phenomenology, post-humanism, feminism, deconstruction, and much more!
    Chris Newman, Preston Taylor 2023
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Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • Sigmund Freud - Mourning And Melancholia

    Sigmund Freud - Mourning And Melancholia
    Mar 7 2025

    This week we're reading Freud's wild essay on mourning and melancholia. Freud's theory is that mourning results from a loss in the world, whereas melancholia results from a loss in the ego. We discuss what that means, as well as some of Freud's more dicey claims. Enjoy!
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Herbert Marcuse - The Problem of Violence And The Radical Opposition

    Herbert Marcuse - The Problem of Violence And The Radical Opposition
    Feb 28 2025

    This week we're delving into the current political situation in the U.S. We're discussing concepts such as repressive desublimation and class consciousness. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Emil Cioran - Aphorisms

    Emil Cioran - Aphorisms
    Feb 21 2025

    This week we each chose five of our favorite aphorisms from Romanian philosopher Eil Cioran. Most are only one sentence in length. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 11 mins

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