Shows
Undisciplined PodcastJapanese Legal Theory: Tomoo Otaka w/ Derek RobbinsI spoke to Derek Robbins about his translated and edited volume on Tomoo Otaka, a Kyoto legal philosopher.
The book: https://www.peterlang.com/document/1302755
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2025-03-3157 min
Undisciplined PodcastNew Legal Persons w/ Visa KurkiI spoke to Visa Kurki about the new attention paid to legal subjectivity or personhood and its implications for animals, nature, and artificial intelligence.
Visa's website: https://visakurki.net/
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2024-10-0258 min
Undisciplined PodcastLaw & Political Economy w/ Sam MoynI talk to Samuel Moyn of Yale about Law & Political Economy and the future of legal theory.
Sam's Podcast: https://www.diggingaholepodcast.com/
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2024-08-2955 min
Undisciplined PodcastLiquid Law w/ Andreas Philippopoulos-MihalopoulosI speak about water, the law, and social systems to Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos: scholar, artist, and uomo universale. His debut novel is available here: https://eris.press/Our-Distance-Became-Water
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2024-04-1541 min
Undisciplined PodcastInterweaving Deleuze & Luhmann w/ Hannah RichterHannah Richter speaks about her fascinating and important book, "The Politics of Orientation: Deleuze Meets Luhmann", published by SUNY Press.
The book: https://sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-Politics-of-Orientation2
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2024-03-171h 02
Undisciplined PodcastCritical International Law w/ David Kennedy & Martti KoskenniemiI speak to David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi about their new co-authored book, "Of Law and the World: Critical Conversations on Power, History, and Political Economy" from Harvard University Press.
The book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674290785
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
Music by Graeda
2023-11-2149 min
Undisciplined PodcastDeleuze: Desiring Anarchy w/ Chantelle GrayI speak to Chantelle Gray about her book on Anarchism, Deleuze and Guattari.
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2023-07-1952 min
Undisciplined PodcastHans Kelsen's Life & Work w/ Lars VinxI speak to Lars Vinx of Cambridge University about the life and work of Hans Kelsen, his debate with Carl Schmitt, and the legacy of his work. This episode also marks the crowning of our Reading Series on the Pure Theory of Law.
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplined
Art by MJ du Preez
2023-05-0339 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.8In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 8, "Interpretation", from that book.
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
2023-04-2019 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.7In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 7, "State and International Law", from that book.
My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
2023-04-0524 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.6In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 6, "Law and State", from that book.
My book: https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319
2023-03-2229 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.5In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 5, "The Dynamic Aspect of Law", from that book.
2023-03-0813 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.4In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 4, "The Static Aspect of Law", from that book.
2023-02-2216 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.3In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 3, "Law and Science", from that book.
2023-02-0817 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.2In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 2, "Law and Morals", from that book.
2023-01-2517 min
Undisciplined PodcastURS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.1In the first season of the Undisciplined Reading Series, we read Hans Kelsen's Pure Theory of Law. In this episode, we discuss Chapter 1, "Law and Nature", from that book.
2023-01-1124 min
Undisciplined PodcastAnnouncement: Undisciplined Reading SeriesA new project, the Undisciplined Reading Series, starts here! Every two weeks, I will upload a video discussing one chapter of a canonical legal theory text from the 20th century. The four books in the series will be by Hans Kelsen, HLA Hart, Ronald Dworkin and Niklas Luhmann.
2022-12-2904 min
Undisciplined PodcastLuhmann's Evolution of Meaning w/ Christian MorgnerChristian Morgner talks about his new collection of translated essays by Niklas Luhmann, titled "The Making of Meaning: From the Individual to Social Order". The book can be viewed here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-making-of-meaning-from-the-individual-to-social-order-9780190945992?cc=us&lang=en&
Art by MJ du Preez
Music by Graeda: @graedamusic
2022-12-0751 min
Undisciplined PodcastCritical Diffractions w/ Ann StolerI interview Ann Stoler, a professor at the New School for Social Research. We talk about her career in Indonesia, and her brand-new book, Interior Frontiers.
2022-05-291h 07
Undisciplined PodcastArchaic Separation: Law & Philosophy w/ Laurent de SutterLegal philosopher extraordinaire Laurent de Sutter is at the mic, talking about the ancient roots of law and Gilles Deleuze's legal theory.
Nico Buitendag: linktr.ee/undisciplined
2022-03-301h 08
Undisciplined PodcastThe Public Intellectual w/ Daniel BessnerI speak with Dan Bessner, historian and host of the fantastic podcast American Prestige. We talk about public intellectuals in the last century: how they influenced each other across the Atlantic, how they shaped public policy, and what to expect for the future.
Please listen to Dan's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/americanprestige
Art by MJ du Preez
Music by Graeda: https://soundcloud.com/graedamusic
2021-11-2930 min
Undisciplined PodcastFlowers in Dying Structures: Anarchism w/ Ruth KinnaI speak with Prof. Ruth Kinna about the history and practice of Anarchism. How can alternative forms of political organisation help us address current problems?
Prof. Kinna recently published a brilliant introduction to anarchism through Penguin Books titled "The Government of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism: https://g.co/kgs/9vJW27
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2021-07-0448 min
Undisciplined PodcastDeath to Cartography! w/ Matthew EdneyI speak to cartographic historian Matthew Edney about his brand-new book "Cartography: the Ideal and its History" as well as the History of Cartography Project. This is a bumper episode - please enjoy!
Prof. Edney's blog: https://www.mappingasprocess.net/
History of Cartography Project: https://geography.wisc.edu/histcart/
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2021-03-221h 14
Undisciplined PodcastArchiving Luhmann w/ Johannes SchmidtIn the second part of our series on Niklas Luhmann, we speak to Johannes Schmidt, scientific coordinator for the Niklas Luhmann Archiv. Johannes tells us about the details of this wonderful yet immense project.
Please visit the Niklas Luhmann Archiv website: https://niklas-luhmann-archiv.de/
Theme music by the talented Graeda. Visit his page: https://soundcloud.com/graedamusic
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2021-02-081h 01
Undisciplined PodcastLuhmann & Cybernetic Identities w/ Hans-Georg MoellerHans-Georg Moeller opens our series on the thought of Niklas Luhmann. Prof. Moeller is especially apt for introducing this complex thinker as he has written two books on Luhmann, "From Souls to Systems" and "The Radical Luhmann."
We also discuss the theory in an up-to-date context, discussing Prof. Moeller's newest book, "You and Your Profile" which deals with identity in the age of social media. The book can be viewed here: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/you-and-your-profile/9780231196017
The theme music was composed by the always amazing Graeda. Visit his page here: https://soundcloud.com/graedamusic
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee...
2021-01-251h 06
Undisciplined PodcastTerrains & Territories w/ Stuart EldenI am honoured to speak to Prof. Stuart Elden about his ground-breaking work in political geography. We talk about the concept of territory, about new ways of reading Shakespeare, and his archival work on Michel Foucault.
Here is the link to Prof. Elden's awesome blog:
https://progressivegeographies.com/
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2020-05-0254 min
Undisciplined PodcastPolitics of Movement w/ Thomas NailIn this episode I speak to Prof. Thomas Nail of the University of Denver. We talk about his project of kinopolitics, borders, Covid-19 and punk rock. Enjoy this episode and stay healthy and safe.
Here are links to Prof. Nail's blog and social media accounts:
https://philosophyofmovementblog.com/
https://twitter.com/xThomas_Nail
https://udenver.academia.edu/ThomasNail
The intro track is from my talented friend, Graeda. Check it his page too!
https://soundcloud.com/graedamusic
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2020-04-121h 09
Undisciplined PodcastDark Nomads & War Machines w/ Andrew CulpWelcome to 2020! We kick off the year with a long-overdue conversation with Prof. Andrew Culp. We talk about his great book "Dark Deleuze" but we cover a lot of ground and many topics. Enjoy the episode!
Andrew Culp's website: http://www.andrewculp.org/
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2020-01-251h 08
Undisciplined PodcastBorders w/ Sandro MezzadraIn this interview Prof. Sandro Mezzadra was kind enough to take the time to speak to me during the Critical Legal Conference 2019 in Perugia, Italy. We mainly speak about his book "Border as Method" with Brett Neilson, but also his newest book "The Politics of Operations".
Once again thank you to Sandro and the staff of the CLC for making this possible!
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2019-10-2637 min
Undisciplined PodcastAnarchist Geography w/ Simon SpringerI speak to Prof. Simon Springer about anarchism, geography and how he brings radical politics to the academy. We cover many topics through the lens of equality and non-hierarchy, and argue on whether we can survive the environmental apocalypse. This episode is one for the books! Visit Prof. Springer's website here: https://anarchistgeography.com
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2019-10-0259 min
Undisciplined PodcastStrikes & Violence w/ Neil CoetzerI talk to Neil Coetzer about the violent state of labour disputes in South Africa. Not only does labour make itself guilty of violence, but sometimes the capital-state retaliates. We consider difficult questions like where to draw the line on violence, and what are the underlying structural inequalities that need to be addressed.
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2019-08-0948 min
Undisciplined PodcastJapanese Philosophy w/ Mayuko UeharaI speak to Prof. Mayuko Uehara, professor of Japanese philosophy at Kyoto University about the modern history of philosophy in Japan and the Kyoto School that it stemmed from.
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2019-08-0248 min
Undisciplined PodcastEvolution & Philosophy of Science w/ Jun OtsukaIn this episode we speak to Prof. Jun Otsuka from Kyoto University about his work in philosophy of science, and specifically evolution. He also talks about his upcoming book, The Role of Mathematics in Evolutionary Theory, appearing in 2019 from Cambridge University Press.
Nico Buitendag: https://linktr.ee/undisciplined
2019-07-171h 09