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Georges Bataille's "Notion of Expenditure"

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Georges Bataille's Critique of Utilitarianism

The chapter delves into Georges Bataille's critique of classical utilitarianism and its emphasis on maximum utility and hierarchical pleasure. It explores Bataille's attack on utilitarianism and his concept of the tragic mode of existence. The chapter also discusses the inherent connection between pleasure and pain and how these concepts relate to the paternal prohibition on expenditure.

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