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100: Mailbag: An Embarrassment of Riches

Ordinary Unhappiness

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Intersections of Marxism and Psychoanalysis

This chapter explores the complex relationship between Marx and Freud, addressing the theoretical challenges of merging their thoughts on individual identity and social dynamics. It highlights how their ideas intersect with material realities, desires, and cultural productions, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in thought. Additionally, it critiques historical rejections of psychoanalysis in Marxist contexts while advocating for its potential to address both personal and societal issues.

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