Gilbert Simondon - Form and Matter Redux

About this episode

Coop and Taylor discuss the introduction and first chapter of Gilbert Simondon's work on form and matter, focusing on his critique of the hylomorphic schema and theory of individuation.

This week Coop and Taylor revisit the Introduction and 1st chapter in Gilbert Simondon’s Individuation in Light of Notions of Form and Information: the introduction and ch 1. Form and Matter. The discussion largely focuses on developing a Simondian political economy by way of his critique of the hylomorphic schema and theory of individuation. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh

People in this episode

Hosts: Coop, Taylor

Topics covered

• Gilbert Simondon
• political economy
• hylomorphic schema
• theory of individuation
• form and matter

Keywords

• Gilbert Simondon
• form and matter
• hylomorphic schema
• individuation
• political economy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Individuation in Light of Notions of Form and Information

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