Žižek And So On PREVIEW - Hard to Kill w/ Peter Rollins
Nov 25, 2024
In this discussion, Peter Rollins, a renowned speaker and philosopher, delves into the complexities of contemporary thought. He tackles Donald Trump's controversial Sharpie incident and the rise of Obscene Masters. Rollins also explores the philosophical insights of Paul Tillich, Simone Weil, and Badiou, relating them to modern issues. The conversation touches on the dynamics between faith and skepticism, involving figures like Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins. Expect intriguing ideas on religion as a truth procedure and some playful reflections on gambling with God.
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The Futility of Desire in Art
- Great art, unlike typical Hollywood movies, exposes the futility of desire.
- Movies like Citizen Kane and Fight Club reveal the emptiness of achieving the desired object.
Pig: A Subversion of Expectations
- Peter Rollins recommends Pig, a Nicholas Cage movie, as an example of great art.
- It subverts expectations, initially appearing like a revenge story but ultimately exploring brokenness and mourning.
The Mona Lisa's Enigmatic Power
- The Mona Lisa's power comes from the mystery of the subject's thoughts and the viewers' fascination with others' fascination.
- This reflects Freud's das Ding, the unknown in the other, which Rollins connects to the gaze.