Enjoy Your Obscenity w/ Russ Sbriglia
Žižek And So On
The Psychoanalytic Lens on Trump and Political Enjoyment
This chapter explores the resurgence of psychoanalysis in understanding political figures like Trump, analyzing concepts of id, super ego, and enjoyment in authoritarian leaders. It delves into the moralization in politics, the shift in focus from Trump as the id to being labeled as a fascist, and the emotional and libidinal aspects attached to Trump's appeal to his supporters.
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