Undisciplined Podcast

Episodes

1. 34

   Military Foundations of Constitutions w/ Chris Thornhill

   I speak to Chris Thornhill about his latest book, A Sociology of Post-Imperial Constitutions. The book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/sociology-of-postimperial-constitutions/7756D07316EA15E7FCF5365E555B63EA My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319 My profiles:...

   Feb 16, 2026

   1 hr 21 min
2. 33

   Japanese Legal Theory: Tomoo Otaka w/ Derek Robbins

   I 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

   Mar 31, 2025

   57 min
3. 32

   New Legal Persons w/ Visa Kurki

   I 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...

   Oct 2, 2024

   58 min
4. 31

   Law & Political Economy w/ Sam Moyn

   I 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

   Aug 29, 2024

   55 min
5. 30

   Liquid Law w/ Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos

   I 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:...

   Apr 15, 2024

   41 min
6. 29

   Interweaving Deleuze & Luhmann w/ Hannah Richter

   Hannah 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:...

   Mar 17, 2024

   1 hr 2 min
7. 28

   Critical International Law w/ David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi

   I 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:...

   Nov 21, 2023

   49 min
8. 27

   Deleuze: Desiring Anarchy w/ Chantelle Gray

   I 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

   Jul 19, 2023

   52 min
9. 26

   Hans Kelsen's Life & Work w/ Lars Vinx

   I 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...

   May 3, 2023

   39 min
10. 25

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.8

    In 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

    Apr 20, 2023

    19 min
11. 24

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.7

    In 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

    Apr 5, 2023

    24 min
12. 23

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.6

    In 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

    Mar 22, 2023

    29 min
13. 22

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.5

    In 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.

    Mar 8, 2023

    13 min
14. 21

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.4

    In 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.

    Feb 22, 2023

    16 min
15. 20

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.3

    In 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.

    Feb 8, 2023

    17 min
16. 19

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.2

    In 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.

    Jan 25, 2023

    17 min
17. 18

    URS: Pure Theory of Law Ch.1

    In 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.

    Jan 11, 2023

    24 min
18. 17

    Announcement: Undisciplined Reading Series

    A 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.

    Dec 29, 2022

    4 min
19. 16

    Luhmann's Evolution of Meaning w/ Christian Morgner

    Christian 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:...

    Dec 7, 2022

    51 min
20. 15

    Critical Diffractions w/ Ann Stoler

    I 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.

    May 29, 2022

    1 hr 7 min
21. 14

    Archaic Separation: Law & Philosophy w/ Laurent de Sutter

    Legal 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

    Mar 30, 2022

    1 hr 8 min
22. 13

    The Public Intellectual w/ Daniel Bessner

    I 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:...

    Nov 29, 2021

    30 min
23. 12

    Flowers in Dying Structures: Anarchism w/ Ruth Kinna

    I 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...

    Jul 4, 2021

    48 min
24. 11

    Death to Cartography! w/ Matthew Edney

    I 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:...

    Mar 22, 2021

    1 hr 14 min
25. 10

    Archiving Luhmann w/ Johannes Schmidt

    In 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/…

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    Feb 8, 2021

    1 hr 1 min
26. 9

    Luhmann & Cybernetic Identities w/ Hans-Georg Moeller

    Hans-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…

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    Jan 25, 2021

    1 hr 6 min
27. 8

    Terrains & Territories w/ Stuart Elden

    I 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:...

    May 2, 2020

    54 min
28. 7

    Politics of Movement w/ Thomas Nail

    In 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/...

    Apr 12, 2020

    1 hr 9 min
29. 6

    Dark Nomads & War Machines w/ Andrew Culp

    Welcome 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:...

    Jan 25, 2020

    1 hr 8 min
30. 5

    Borders w/ Sandro Mezzadra

    In 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...

    Oct 26, 2019

    37 min
31. 4

    Anarchist Geography w/ Simon Springer

    I 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....

    Oct 2, 2019

    59 min
32. 3

    Strikes & Violence w/ Neil Coetzer

    I 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...

    Aug 9, 2019

    48 min
33. 2

    Japanese Philosophy w/ Mayuko Uehara

    I 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

    Aug 2, 2019

    48 min
34. 1

    Evolution & Philosophy of Science w/ Jun Otsuka

    In 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:...

    Jul 17, 2019

    1 hr 9 min