Temple of Sociology Podcast

People ask, why don’t we have more minority professors? Here’s my tough love answer.SHOUT OUT: Thanks for our newly paid subscribers Joe, Kady, and Tom. You rule!++++Buy these booksThe Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

There’s calls for boycotting ASA. Should you do it? Here are my thoughts on the topic.++++Buy these books!The Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movement A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

Shout out: I wanted to thank our recent paid subscribers Tom, “Lunchtime News,” and Wredpath. You guys are awesome! In this episode, Phil Magness of the Independent Institute gives us a guided tour of the “post-liberal” movement. If you need an explanation of the intellectual world of JD Vance, Viktor Orban, and Patrick Deneen, then you must check out this podcast.Links:* Phil discusses the economic theory of the post liberals.* Phil discusses the politics and social networks of post liberals.* Phil’s book on higher education.* Phil’s collection of 1619 Project critiques.Thanks for listening!+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about why Bourdieusian sociology has some problems and I suggest two alternatives, liminality and pragmatism. For theory nerds only.++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

There has been conflict at the recently founded University of Austin. In this podcast, I review a recent article at Politico that discusses the conflicts and then compare the push for “anti-woke” education with the push for Black Studies in an earlier era. ++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage Credit: hayyans/Pixabay Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast, I explain how the music and leadership style of Miles Davis has affected my own life. +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about recent policy changes at Indiana University regarding the viability of programs. Recent legislation requires state schools to reform or cut low enrollment degree programs. This raises a broader question about when you can cut an academic program. If you’ve ever wondered what I think about when you cut programs, then this is one you should check out. +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, George Yancey and Hayoung Oh delve into Who is an Antiracist? Also mentioned in this episode: Musa al Gharbi’s We Were Never Woke, Fabiano Silva’s, Irene Bloomeraad and Kim Voss’ “Frame Backfire,” and The Reparations Project edited by William Darity, A. Kirsten Mullen and Lucas Hubbard. And a HUGE shout out to our new donors, Arthur and Andrew - welcome aboard! +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Image: PDBVerlag via Pixabay Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

This podcast explains why I don’t teach Foucault in my own classes, even though I dig much of his stuff. A follow up to episode #25 on Mark Pennington’s Foucault book. +++++++++++++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage credit/Wall Paper Access Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Pennington has a book called Foucault and Liberal Political Economy, just published by Oxford University Press. The book looks at parallels and intersections between the writings of the French social theorist and folks like Hayek, Mises, and the Austrians. Required listening for Theory Heads of all types.+++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage credit/Wall Paper Access Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, I discuss why I am completely opposed to cell phones, laptops, and AI in my classes. Fabio’s school is old school!!!+++++++Buy these booksSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage credit/PixabayTe Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

Which Dune book should I read? Should I watch the David Lynch version? What’s the deal with all those books written by Frank Herbert’s kid?I am here to help. Enjoy.+++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe