Philosophy For Our Times Slavoj Žižek on chaos and the modern world - PART 4
Oct 3, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Slavoj Žižek, a Slovenian Marxist-Lacanian philosopher, explores the intricate relationship between atheism and faith. He dives into the concept of the 'big Other' and its profound effect on our understanding of desire and identity. Žižek provocatively links human desire to notions of hell, while positing that a lack of desire might lead to a state of heavenly bliss. He also tackles the chaotic implications of alienation and ecological crises, tying existential musings to real-world challenges like global warming.
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