Peter Rollins - The Archive
Ideological Enjoyment
Apr 6, 2024
Peter Rollins, a philosopher and theologian, explores the distinction between ideological enjoyment and Joissants, discussing the intertwining of fear and pleasure. The podcast delves into the symbolism of the Jew in fascism, projecting internal conflicts onto external entities. It also discusses the concept of object a as a source of pleasure and proposes an emancipatory form of enjoyment through self-reflection and societal dismantling.
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- Ideological enjoyment stems from scapegoating mechanisms, fostering pleasure through an enemy figure.
- Self-awareness is crucial in transitioning from ideological enjoyment to a transformative perspective.
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Understanding Enjoyment: Ideological Joissance vs. Emancipatory Joissance
The podcast delves into the concept of enjoyment, distinguishing between ideological joissance and emancipatory joissance. Ideological joissance involves deriving a form of pleasure from scapegoating mechanisms, leading to a sense of enjoyment through an enemy figure. On the other hand, emancipatory joissance entails recognizing the interconnectedness of individuals within a system, advocating for self-critique and traversing the fantasy of splitting the world into adversaries and allies.
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