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PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XX: Problems with LoveSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XX: Problems with LoveThis intimate and reflective episode of the PAGES Pod features our hosts @Urfavfilosopher and @Nannearl_ as they engage in a candid discussion centered around the theme of "problems with love". Drawing from their experiences at a recent philosophy conference, they chop it up over three topics that resonate with the experiences with love and loving many of us have.First, they unpack the notion of "crushes" and ask whether these fleeting infatuations serve as necessary precursors to...2024-02-2854 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XIX: How Does Stalking Wrong the Victim?Send us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XIX: How Does Stalking Wrong the Victim?Straightforwardly, the act of stalking is morally wrong. But why? Said differently, how does stalking wrong the victim?In this episode of the PAGES Pod, @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher discuss the wrong of "stalking" by exploring Elizabeth Brake's recent and provocative paper, "How Does Stalking Wrong the Victim?" Be prepared for a critical discussion as we parse through common thoughts about why stalking is wrong.Brake's paper challenges conventional assumptions about stalking and argues that...2024-01-041h 13PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XVIII: On Care and CaringSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVIII: On Care and CaringIn this introspective episode, @nannearl and @urfavfilosopher take a dive in to the philosophy of care and care ethics. With a blend of personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, they tackle the multifaceted concept of care, discussing what it means to give and receive care in today's complex world.The episode offers a heartfelt and thought-provoking discussion that encourages listeners to contemplate the significance of care in their own lives. By blending personal narratives with philosophical insights, the we...2023-12-061h 05PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XVII: The Water DancerSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVII: The Water DancerIn this episode, hosts @nannearl and @urfavfilosopher embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Ta-Nehisi Coates' literary gem, "The Water Dancer." They explore the most captivating and thought-provoking aspects of the novel, offering listeners an analysis of its themes, characters, and narrative depth.The episode engages in a passionate and insightful discussion that will leave listeners with a deeper appreciation for Ta-Nehisi Coates' work and a newfound understanding of the novel's profound themes and characters. Whether you're...2023-11-0153 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XVI: On TimeSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVI: On Time What is time and how do we orient to it? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve deep into the enigmatic realm of time through the perspective of Afropessimism, a literary and philosophical genre that has challenged conventional narratives about race, identity, and oppression. In this episode @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher offer a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between time and Afropessimism, drawing upon insights from the groundbreaking book genre itself.Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to critically engage w...2023-10-041h 01PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XV: Body PoliticsSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XV: Body PoliticsWhat are body politics? How did you experience them growing up? Has this experience changed? How do body politics interact with fat phobia?In this episode, @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher chop it up about body politics and fat phobia. Our hosts anchor their discussion in Sabrina Strings' work, "Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia" which you can find at the PAGES TRG Bookshop.Also, we want to hear from you! Let us know what you t...2023-09-0658 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XIV: Memoir(s)Send us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XIV: Memoir(s)What is memoir? How does it differ from autobiography? What are some of the memorable memoirs that you have read? What made them stand out to you?In this episode @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher delve into memoir(s) and explore a few critical questions. From examining the essence of the genre to discussing the blurred lines between fact and fiction, our hosts engage in dialogue that highlights the power and significance of personal narratives. Join us as we navigate the complexities a...2023-08-0237 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XIII: Black PleasureSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XIII: Black PleasureWhat is Black Pleasure? Is there such thing as too much pleasure? Is there a social relationship between shame and Black pleasure? What about pleasures that are racialized differently? How does Janelle Monae's album 'The Age of Pleasure' speak to these questions?In this episode, @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher chop it up about Black Pleasure, hedonism, and Janelle Monae's latest album 'The Age of Pleasure'. Join us as our hosts explore Black pleasure and talk about how their own thinking about...2023-07-121h 09PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XII: AfropessimismSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XII: AfropessimismWhat is Afropessimism? What Afropessimism books are on your to be read list (TBR)? What Afropessimism books or thinkers do you recommend?In Black Studies in recent years, scholars like Frank Wilderson III, Jared Sexton, Fred Moten, David Marriott, and others, have been developing insights of thinkers like Frantz Fanon to make claims about ontology and Black existence and have forged a tradition of thought known as Afropessimism. This recently emerging tradition of thought, has also built on and received contributions...2023-05-2050 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume XI: Why It's Ok to Not Be Monogamous (Short Form)Send us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XI: Why It's Ok to Not Be MonogamousIn this episode, @Nannearl_ & @Urfavfilosopher (Author, Justin Clardy) sit down to discuss the newly released book Why It's Ok to Not Be Monogamous, written by our very own Dr. Justin ClardyJoin us in this episode as we discuss what is non-monogamy? Can non-monogamy be defended? What is the role of the state in supporting non-monogamy? ...and more!Follow us across our social media channels:Patreon- patreon.com/pagesTRGIg- @Pag...2023-04-1327 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume X: The Case for RageSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume X: The Case for RageIn this episode, @Nannearl_ , @Urfavfilosopher , and @PolyamorousBlackGirl sit down to discuss the PAGES Quarter One Book Pick, The Case for Rage by Myisha Cherry. Join us in this episode as we discuss rage and anger and their relationship to race-based social justice and more!Follow us across our social media channels:Patreon- patreon.com/pagesTRGIg- @PagestrgTwitter- @PagestrgTikTok- @PagesthereadinggroupWebsite- www.Pagestrg.com2023-03-0951 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume IX: Sad LoveSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents Volume IX: Sad LoveIn this episode, @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher sit down with author and scholar Carrie Jenkins to discuss her latest book, Sad Love. Carrie Jenkins is an award-winning public philosopher and author of What Love Is and What It Could Be. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Philosophy at the University of British Columbia.Join us in this episode as we discuss Sad Love, get to know Carrie a bit more as a reader, and more!Foll...2023-02-0851 minPAGES PodPAGES Pod (LIVE)- Christmas TreesSend us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents "Christmas Trees".Weed while you read? What strains go best with what books? What does cannabis advocacy look like at home and abroad?This episode is for those that WEED while they READ! In this episode, @Nannearl_ , @Urfavfilosopher , and Cecelia Oyedrian (@highercounsel), and Kika Keith (@BigKika) discuss connections between cannabis culture and book culture, along with cannabis advocacy and ways you can get involved. Join us in this episode as we discuss these things and more!*This episode was recorded be...2023-02-021h 19PAGES PodPAGES Pod- Volume VIII: They Gunna Love me for my Ambition!Send us a textPAGES the Reading Group presents "Volume VIII".In this episode, @Nannearl_ , @Urfavfilosopher , and @PolyamorousBlackgirl discuss their reading goals for the new year and laugh about their dismal reading years in 2022. Join us in this episode as we discuss these things and more!Follow us across our social media channels:Ig- @PagestrgTwitter- @PagestrgTikTok- @PagesthereadinggroupWebsite- www.Pagestrg.com2023-01-1153 min