Slavoj Žižek

Listen as Slavoj Žižek provides a Hegelian insight into political crises, explores the evolving meaning of truth, and discusses the role of philosophy in addressing societal issues. They also touch on quantum physics, the tension between individualism and a social approach, and the connection between philosophy and love.

Renowned philosopher Slavoj Žižek, political philosopher Maria Balaska, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, and anthropologist Richard Wrangham discuss the nature of good and evil. They explore the complexity of human nature and argue against oversimplification. The panel examines the definition of good and evil, their relativity, and their relationship with power. They also discuss the concept of evil and its disruption of the moral fabric. Overall, the podcast delves into the multifaceted nature of humans and challenges traditional categorizations of good and evil.

Famous Marxist philosopher Slavoj Žižek discusses his pessimistic view of the future, the Arab Spring, the Russia-Ukraine stalemate, cancel culture, dangers of anti-Western coalition, China's transition to fascism, global power shift, consequences of international intervention, and fake Western admiration.

Join Slavoj Žižek, a provocative Slovenian philosopher known for his sharp wit and radical insights, as he tackles the chaos of today's world. He examines the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the unexpected resilience of its people and our moral responsibilities. Žižek delves into global crises, from the shadow of COVID-19 to alarming hunger levels intensified by conflict. A fascinating discussion emerges around our societal apathy amidst countless debates, revealing the urgent need for meaningful action.

Renowned philosopher and cultural critic Slavoj Žižek discusses the apocalypse, ideology, freedom, and more. Topics include living in a time of dystopian fantasies, advancements in technology challenging subjectivity, and exploring the unconscious and the history of feminism.

Slavoj Žižek questions pursuit of happiness, explores surplus enjoyment. Examines pleasure, renunciation, power dynamics in sexuality. Discusses sacrificing decency for greater good. Explores false joy, desire complexities, love ethics. Contrasts Buddhist, psychoanalytic views on love, promotes ethics of exception.

The podcast delves into the voice, May 68, early days in Ljubljana, Lacan, rumors and gossip, name significance, and paternal authority decline. Exciting insights from Mladen Dolar, co-founder of the Ljubljana School, on psychoanalysis, French philosophy, German Idealism, and art theory.

Slavoj Žižek, a provocative Slovenian philosopher, dives deep into the chaotic modern world, tackling the intricate relationship between self, freedom, and democracy. He explores how quantum mechanics reshapes our perception of reality and free will, juxtaposing views from Einstein and Bohr. Žižek also unpacks Pascal's Wager, linking belief, morality, and capitalism in ways that challenge conventional thinking. His unique blend of humor and radical thought sparks engaging reflections on ideology and individual commitment.

Slavoj Zizek dives into Christian Atheism, Judith Butler, mafia, and a New York diner. They discuss identity in Chinatown, beliefs, Christian atheism in literature, and the intersection of reality and spirituality. Discovering Little Ukraine in New York wraps up the intriguing conversation.

Slavoj Žižek, philosopher and author, discusses topics such as the wired brain, the Opium wars, freedom and politics, quantum physics and determinism, the ontology of sex, and the need for an authentic master today.