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Ideas MatterAuthor: Louis Devine and Alex B.
A podcast where two mates discuss philosophy, politics and intellectual history, because Ideas Matter. Ideas Matter is hosted by Louis, a PhD student in political theory, and Alex, a humanities teacher. Each episode is structured around the work of a great thinker. We aim to explore their ideas in an accessible manner, without dumbing them down. No topic is off limits: the theology of Saint Augustine, Lenin's revolutionary theory, Marx's critique of capitalism, Platonic discussions on love, or Nietzsche's metaphysical musings. Follow the show on Instagram @ideasmatterpod Language: en-au Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Chinese Cosmopolitanism | An Interview with Shuchen Xiang
Saturday, 27 September, 2025
The Western world has had a catastrophic experience with difference. Colonialism, racism and imperialism are all uniquely Western phenomena, at least according to today's guest, Professor Shuchen Xiang. China, conversely, has an alternative history - one that embraces and assimilates difference. This is China's cosmopolitan tradition. Shuchen Xiang is Mount Hua Professor of Philosophy at Xidian University, China. I interviewed her about her latest book, Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea (2023) published by Princeton University Press. If you enjoy listening to the show, don't forget to give us a rating. You can contact the show via email, at ideasmatterpod@gmail.com, or follow the host on Bluesky (@louissdevine) or Instagram (@ideasmatterpod).
