Simon Critchley, "The Faith of the Faithless: Experiments in Political Theology" (Verso, 2014)
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Nihilism, Violence, and Political Thought
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between sacred violence, citizenship, and the philosophical underpinnings of political and religious ideologies. It critiques concepts of nihilism through the works of Nietzsche and Rousseau, urging listeners to reconsider the foundations of morality and political structures in light of contemporary challenges.
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