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The Sublime Object of Ideology
Book • 2008
Slavoj Žižek's 'The Sublime Object of Ideology' is a complex and influential work in critical theory.
It delves into the Lacanian concept of the sublime object, exploring how ideological structures shape our desires and perceptions.
Žižek critiques traditional Marxist notions of ideology, offering a unique perspective on how ideology functions in contemporary society.
The book is known for its challenging style and dense arguments, weaving together psychoanalysis, Hegelian dialectics, and Marxist theory.
Its impact on critical theory and cultural studies is undeniable, prompting ongoing discussions and interpretations.
It delves into the Lacanian concept of the sublime object, exploring how ideological structures shape our desires and perceptions.
Žižek critiques traditional Marxist notions of ideology, offering a unique perspective on how ideology functions in contemporary society.
The book is known for its challenging style and dense arguments, weaving together psychoanalysis, Hegelian dialectics, and Marxist theory.
Its impact on critical theory and cultural studies is undeniable, prompting ongoing discussions and interpretations.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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when discussing Žižek's work on ideology and capitalism.

Todd McGowan

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The Symptom
Mentioned by Ryan and Todd in relation to their discussion of cynicism and ideology.

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Slavoj Žižek: An Overview
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as the book that made him think there was something helpful in psychoanalysis.

Todd McGowan

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Sigmund Freud: The Most Misunderstood Man (Ft. Todd McGowan)
Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to Peter Sloterdijk's work on cynicism, highlighting a shared interest in the topic.

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Peter Sloterdijk Knows it All
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as the book that turned him onto Lacan and the relationship to German idealism.

Todd McGowan

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An Introduction to Jacques Lacan with Todd McGowan
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when discussing the interchangeable use of quilting point and master signifier in Nazi ideology.


Michael Downs

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The Cambridge Introduction to Lacan Part 2 w/ Todd McGowan
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as a sea change in the approachability of Lacan.

Todd McGowan

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Todd McGowan, "The Cambridge Introduction to Jacques Lacan" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
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in relation to his friendship with Peter Sloterdijk and his work's resonance with Sloterdijk's discourse on cynicism.

Yana Byers

Peter Sloterdijk Knows it All
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as a book that made Lacan more approachable after its release in 1989.

Todd McGowan

Todd McGowan, "The Cambridge Introduction to Jacques Lacan" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
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as a book by Slavoj Žižek that marked a sea change in the approachability of Lacan.

Todd McGowan

Todd McGowan, "The Cambridge Introduction to Jacques Lacan" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
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and the host as a seminal work in critical theory and social theory.

Rafael Winkler

Slavoj Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology with Rafael Winkler