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Symbolic Castration

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Symbolic Castration in Relation to Democracy

The speakers delve into the concept of symbolic castration and its connection to democracy, exploring different authors' viewpoints on the subject. They discuss the yearning for a leader to overcome castration, delve into the Marxist objection to parliamentary democracy, and mention anarchism as an attempt to integrate symbolic castration into the political system.

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