Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Lacan)
Philosophize This!
Desire, Subjectivity, and Capitalism: A Philosophical Exploration
This chapter explores the philosophical insights of Schopenhauer and Zizek on human desire and subjectivity, contrasting Schopenhauer's notion of perpetual suffering with Zizek's view of desire as intrinsic to humanity. It also examines the implications of these philosophies on societal structures, particularly how capitalism manipulates human psychology.
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