In this video by Wisecrack (creators of 8-Bit Philosophy), the Fallout series is used to explore the work of Herbert Marcuse, including one-dimensional thought and enslaving contentment. The video goes on to explore the philosophy of technology and international relations.
Zero Books’ Launches YouTube Channel
Zero Books’ new channel offers video introductions to all of their latest philosophy releases including “Enjoying It: Candy Crush and Capitalism.”
8 Critical Theory Books That Came Out in October
Arendt, Barthes, Nietzsche and more.
Submit Your Papers! Vassar College Journal of Philosophy
You’ve got until February.
Submit Your Papers! Philosophy and the Future
You’ve got until January.
12 Critical Theory Books That Came Out This Month, September
Benjamin, Alcoff and more.
Befuddled Redditor Laments Girlfriend’s Zizek Poster
“My girlfriend (22f) and I (24m) are having a disagreement about a picture.”
Kant’s Advice on Heartbreak: Letters to a Student
In 1791, Kant received a letter from Maria Von Herbert, an Austrian disciple of his philosophy. She wrote to him asking for advice on dealing with a recent heartbreak, a heartbreak so severe that she contemplated taking her own life until realizing that it would be against Kant’s work.
7 Critical Theory Books That Came Out This Month, August
Thacker, Critchley and more.
Michel Foucault, Explained with Selfies (and Video Games)
In this 8-Bit Philosophy, Michel Foucault’s work in “The History of Sexuality: Volume 1” is explored.