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Why We Shouldn't Try to Find Ourselves w/ Todd McGowan

Žižek And So On

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Identity, Belief, and Alienation

This chapter explores the complexities of identity and belief systems through the lens of Slavoj Žižek's concepts of over-identification and alienation. It discusses the tension between societal roles and personal identity, illustrating how both over-identification and cynicism shape contemporary experiences and relationships.

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