Episode 15. Marriage
On this episode of Overthink, Ellie, and David discuss the history and philosophy of marriage. Why do married people in the U.S. receive over 1,000 legal benefits that single people do not? Ellie and David dive into Foucault's analysis of ancient Roman marriage and Hegel's idea that marriage unites the subjective and objective spheres. Then the two discuss the way it’s been used bio-politically, as well as queer critiques of marriage. They also discuss minimal marriage as a solution, how the average wedding in America costs thirty thousand dollars, their own experience with the idea of marriage, and much more!
Overthink is a philosophy podcast hosted by your favorite new professors, Ellie Anderson (Pomona College) and David Peña-Guzmán (San Francisco State University). Check out our episodes for deep dives into concepts such as existential anxiety, empathy, and gaslighting.
Interested in works discussed?
Bertrand Russell, Marriage and Morals
Michel Foucault, History of Sexuality, Volume 3
Elizabeth Brake, Minimizing Marriage
G.W.F. Hegel, Outlines of the Philosophy of Right
Carrie Jenkins, What Love Is
Anthony Giddens, The Transformation of Intimacy
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