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Žižek And So On

PREVIEW - Inherent Transgression

Feb 9, 2024
Explore the relationship between the Ten Commandments, human rights, and inherent transgression. Delve into the connection between misery, ideology, and political beliefs.
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Quick takeaways

  • Each commandment carries an inherent transgression, such as the right to privacy implying the right to adultery and secret activities.
  • The distinction between explicit and implicit rules emphasizes the materiality of belief and the importance of actual physical practices in faith.

Deep dives

The inherent transgression of the Ten Commandments

Gigi discusses how each commandment comes with its own implicit transgression. For example, the right to privacy implies the right to adultery and secret activities. The right to pursue happiness and possess private property can lead to stealing or exploiting others. The freedom of the press and expression of opinion can be seen as the right to lie. Furthermore, Gigi mentions the right of free citizens to possess weapons, which allows for killing. He emphasizes that the transgressions and the commandments are interconnected.

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