

Eric Santner - A Life In Theory
Aug 20, 2022
Eric Santner, a scholar at the University of Chicago, discusses his latest book and the connections between philosophy, literature, and a life in theory. The conversation explores topics such as the transformation from atheism to belief, Freud's understanding of unconscious mental activity, the concept of psychotheology, the relationship between theory and praxis, and the concept of sensuousness and vulnerability in theory.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Journey into Philosophy
02:27 • 20min
Transformation from Atheism to Belief and Crisis of Investiture
22:07 • 21min
Observing Unconscious Mental Activity and Material Signification
43:15 • 21min
Psychotheology and Negative Theology
01:03:48 • 10min
The Concept of Doing Work and Freedom of Choice
01:14:12 • 5min
Exploring the Relationship Between Theory and Praxis
01:19:33 • 2min
A Grateful Wrap-up and The Man Without Qualities
01:21:23 • 3min
Exploring Sensuousness, Vulnerability, and New Possibilities
01:24:02 • 3min