ZIZ045 The Big Other and The Event of Subjectivity (2012)
Slavoj Žižek - Collected Recordings
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The Radical Marxist and the Trials of Ideals
This chapter narrates the story of Church Lukach, a Hungarian Marxist, and his interactions with Russian KGB agents during the anti-communist rebellion in Prague, highlighting his integrity and humor in challenging situations. It discusses the trial of Immerinac and other rebels with leftist ideals, exploring the dynamics of survival and belief systems in extreme circumstances like concentration camps. The narrative reflects on the human need for a 'big other' beyond oneself for sanity, drawing parallels from historical events and everyday superstitions.
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