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Emancipations Podcast
Lacanian Marxism On Today’s Left with Jensen Suther
Jan 20, 2023
Philosopher Jensen Suther discusses Lacanian Marxism on today's left. Explores Hegel's unhappy consciousness and Lacan's turn towards Sassurian linguistics. Examines metaphysical presuppositions of the analytic paradigm and the concept of the true father. Explores the intersection of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Hegelian philosophy. Engages with Nietzsche and Hegel, discussing their influences on the author's book.
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- Lacanian Marxism presents a metaphysical understanding of the unconscious, but fails to consider the historical conditions and changing nature of capitalism.
- Alexandre Kojev's interpretation of Hegel in Lacanian Marxism overlooks the concerns of logical determinacy, intelligibility, and sense-making that Hegel addresses.
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The problem with Lacanian Marxism
In this podcast, Jensen discusses the issues with Lacanian Marxism. He points out that Lacanianism often presents a metaphysical understanding of the unconscious, which leads to subjects of guilt and lack. However, this perspective fails to take into account the historical conditions and the changing nature of capitalism. Jensen argues that while we are not all proletarianized under capitalism, we are all dominated by capital. This domination affects both the bourgeoisie and the workers, and understanding this distinction is crucial for a more nuanced critique of capitalism.
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