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Ordinary Unhappiness

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Desire and the Nightmarish Nature of Fulfillment

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Freudian and Lacanian theories of desire, focusing on Zizek's provocative interpretations. It discusses the peril of complete fulfillment of desire, using metaphors to illustrate the potential for losing one's reflective capacity and connection with reality.

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