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Infinite Greed

Book • 2024
Adrian Johnston's "Infinite Greed" applies Lacanian psychoanalysis to the analysis of capitalism and the capitalist subject.

The book explores the relationship between Lacanian drive theory and the dynamics of capitalist desire, offering a unique perspective on economic systems.

Johnston's work is characterized by its rigorous philosophical analysis and its insightful engagement with contemporary social and political issues.

He skillfully integrates Lacanian concepts with Marxist critiques of capitalism, providing a compelling framework for understanding the psychological dimensions of economic systems.

The book is a significant contribution to critical theory, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of the interplay between psychoanalysis and political economy.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by
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Michael Downs
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Adrian Johnston
as a major influence on the podcast’s discussions of waste, history, and materialist theory.
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Apples & Oranges w/ Adrian Johnston
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Michael Downs
while praising
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Adrian Johnston
’s ability to explain complex philosophical and political ideas accessibly.
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Robo-Marx w/ Adrian Johnston
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Rahul Samaranayake
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Andrew Flores
for his book "Infinite Greed", which uses Lacanian drive theory to analyze the capitalist subject.
Why Study Lacan (w/ Andrew Flores AKA The Big Signorelli)
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Cooper Cherry
, the title is partially recalled.
The Eroticism of Contract and Gift

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