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Adrian Johnston, "Infinite Greed: The Inhuman Selfishness of Capital" (Columbia UP, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
Marxism, Freudian Psychoanalysis, and the Capitalist Drive
The chapter explores the intersection between early Marxism and Freudian psychoanalysis, focusing on the concept of drive as a theoretical bridge between these fields. It discusses Freud's notion of drive as a metapsychological concept influenced by biological and environmental factors, opening up the exploration of individuals' libidinal economies shaped by political economies. The discussion also challenges misconceptions around human nature in capitalist societies and emphasizes the potential benefits of a more egalitarian economic system.
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