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"Critical Theory Now Serves Billionaires" Helen Rollins on Political Economy, Surplus Genius, & Lack

Theory Underground

CHAPTER

Intersection of Marxist, Freudian Theories, and Capitalism Critique

The chapter delves into the intersection of Marxist and Freudian theories, discussing the significance of contradictions within capitalism and the ongoing struggle to understand society's current state. It explores the concept of embracing lack to move beyond neurosis, compares different schools of thought like Marxism, Freud, and Lacan, and critiques the idea of filling voids through accumulation despite facing universal lack.

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