Ep. 87 - Democratizing Philosophy through Identity, Environment, & Ethical Food Pathways ft. Shanti Chu

BrownTown listens, learns, and discusses how to make philosophy
more accessible, environmental justice through animal rights, and
ethical food pathways with Shanti Chu, philosopher, writer,
speaker, and creator of ChiVeg, a dynamic food blog that focuses
on ethical eating with vegetarian recipes. The team explores the
topics' connections to each other through personal experiences
and critical pedagogy while unpacking their relation to
capitalism and white supremacy.


Full Transcription Here!


GUEST: Shanti Chu is a published philosopher,
writer and speaker on the topics of public philosophy, food,
multiracial identity, and intersectionality. She is a philosophy
professor in the Chicagoland area and makes philosophy palatable
for everyday life through using innovative teaching methods. In
addition to her scholarship and teaching, she is the creator of
ChiVeg, a dynamic food blog that focuses on ethical eating with
vegetarian recipes. Shanti also does freelance writing for
TimeOut Chicago and Art News. When not actively philosophizing or
thinking about food, she mixes lofi house, ambient, and moody
techno under the DJ duo name Evanti. Follow her on her philosophy
website and YouTube channel; follow ChiVeg on the site,
Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!


 


Mentioned in episode and other resources:


"Democratizing philosophy" was coined by Daniel Lazar,
educator, podcaster, and musician. Listen to his "For a Living"
podcast!

Grading for Equity


John Bolton says he ‘helped plan coups d’etat’ in other
countries by Martin Pengelly (The Guardian)

"Food desert" vs. "food apartheid"

White co-optation of veganism and Black/indigenous traditions
(1, 2)

Ep. 78 - Black Farming & Finding Your Food Story ft.
Pearl Quick

Ep. 37 - Public Health 2.0 ft. Le Greta Hudson

Factory Farming Awareness Coalition

Philosophers for Sustainability

Plant Chicago: Closed Loop, Open Source - Sustainable food
production

Sistah Vegan



 


CREDITS: Intro soundbite from Pearl Quick on Ep.
78 - Black Farming & Finding Your Food Story and outro music
The Guns of Brixton by The Clash. Audio engineered by
Kiera Battles. Episode photo by Melody Joy Co.


--


Bourbon ’n BrownTown
Facebook | Twitter |
Instagram | Site |
Linktree | Patreon


SoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3
Facebook | Twitter |
Instagram | Site |
Linktree | Support