Danny and Derek speak with Leigh Claire La Berge, author of Marx for Cats: A Radical Bestiary. They discuss Leigh Claire’s unique approach to Marxist critique through the lens of cats, feline usage in the lexicon from the royal (Richard the Lionheart) to the proletarian (“wildcat strike”), how our feline friends help illuminate watershed moments in the advent and development of capitalism, and more.
Dec 1, 2023·edited Dec 1, 2023Liked by American Prestige
Is there some historical or theoretical precedent for this approach that I'm not aware of or not getting? In other words, does it go any deeper than: cats are cool, and marxist theory is cool, so let's tell a cat-themed economic history? Could you do the same project with any other animal like snakes or dogs? I mean, I definitely dig it, but I don't think I get it haha.
According to the official press release, the book "[revises] the medieval bestiary form to meet Marxist critique". So, apparently it's a twist on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bestiary
David you know we appreciate your support, but I think it's OK if there are occasionally episodes that don't do it for you. There are a lot of other folks who listen to the show too and I just don't think we can set up bespoke channels to cater to each individual listener's specific interests.
Is there some historical or theoretical precedent for this approach that I'm not aware of or not getting? In other words, does it go any deeper than: cats are cool, and marxist theory is cool, so let's tell a cat-themed economic history? Could you do the same project with any other animal like snakes or dogs? I mean, I definitely dig it, but I don't think I get it haha.
According to the official press release, the book "[revises] the medieval bestiary form to meet Marxist critique". So, apparently it's a twist on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bestiary
Very interesting; an additional perspective!
Thank you for programming this, I really enjoyed it.
Perhaps you can set up a separate channel for content like this. The topic is dull and irrelevant. I took nothing from the episode.
You guys know I support your work so I'm just being honest. (I own a few cats and am pro feline.)
David you know we appreciate your support, but I think it's OK if there are occasionally episodes that don't do it for you. There are a lot of other folks who listen to the show too and I just don't think we can set up bespoke channels to cater to each individual listener's specific interests.