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Philosophize This!

Episode #124 ... Simulacra and Simulation

Oct 25, 2018
30:24

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Quick takeaways

  • Categories of normal and abnormal are cultural constructs, not inherent in the universe.
  • Mass consumerism in advanced capitalist societies serves as a tool for constructing personal identity and values.

Deep dives

The Influence of Scientific Categories on Understanding Human Beings

Science categorizes human beings as normal or abnormal, but Foucault argues that these categories are not inherent in the universe. They are modern cultural discourse used to describe mental health.

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