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Žižek And So On

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Unlikely Friendship and Marxist Education in Yugoslavia

Exploring the unique bond formed over Hitchcock films and philosophy in the 1970s, the chapter sheds light on a friendship marked by shared interests and a standout individual's consistency. It traces the unconventional Marxist teachings in Yugoslavia, shaped by the Frankfurt School and Tito's break from Stalin, offering a contrast to Soviet ideologies. Reflecting on encounters in an Adriatic island's cultural milieu, the narrative challenges traditional interpretations of Marx and Hegel through a thought-provoking thesis on alienation in capitalism.

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