Introduction to Derrida | Guest Lecture with Dr. Iain Thomson

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Dr. Iain Thomson discusses the intersections of technology, art, education, and nihilism in modern philosophy.

Dr. Iain Thomson is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico and one of the world’s leading experts on Martin Heidegger and 20th-century Continental thought. His groundbreaking work explores the intersections of technology, art, education, nihilism, and our relationship to the environment in the modern age. Author of five books—including the recent Heidegger on Technology’s Danger and Promise in the Age of AI—Thomson is renowned for making complex philosophical ideas accessible and transformative. A celebrated teacher, he regularly offers courses on Existentialism, Introduction to Philosophy, and Modern Political Philosophy. Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a difference. Become a member of Theory Underground here: https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Tier 1 and higher get access to the courses and seminars going monthly throughout 2026: Intro to Theory, The Philosophy of Stewardship, and The Philosophy of Religion with David McKerracher. Tier 2 and higher get access to a monthly writers or speaking workshop. Tier 3 includes…

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Hosts: theory underground, David McKerracher

Guest: Dr. Iain Thomson

Topics covered

• philosophy
• Continental thought
• technology
• education
• nihilism
• environment

Keywords

• Derrida
• Heidegger
• Continental philosophy
• existentialism
• modern political philosophy
• technology
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of New Mexico

Books & works: Heidegger on Technology’s Danger and Promise in the Age of AI

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