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Adrian Johnston, "Infinite Greed: The Inhuman Selfishness of Capital" (Columbia UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Exploring the Intersections of Marxism, Psychoanalysis, and Economics

Exploring the parallels between Marx and Lacan's concepts of surplus value and surplus enjoyment, the chapter delves into how desire intersects with historical dimensions, bridging Marxism and psychoanalysis. It also delves into Aristotle's views on infinite wealth and the ancient Greek perspective of economy as household management.

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