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Series 2 - Episode 4: Andrew Hugill & Christian Bök (Introduction to 'Pataphysics)

The Penteract Podcast

English - April 05, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MB
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Series 2 Episode 4 of The Penteract Podcast, hosted by Anthony Etherin.

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Andrew Hugill, author of 'Pataphysics: A Useless Guide (MIT Press, 2012), and Christian Bök, author of 'Pataphysics: The Poetics of an Imaginary Science (Northwestern University Press, 2001).

The three pataphysicians present an introduction to 'Pataphysics, discussing its origins in the work of Alfred Jarry, its meaning and definitions, its key principles, and its appearance throughout science and the arts.

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