The Philosophy of Looksmaxxing // 249

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Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek to discuss his latest books, Marx and Hegel, contemporary political situation, film and novels, as well as many other topics. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If ...  Show more

In this inaugural episode of LEPHT HAND, we delve into Georges Bataille's seminal essay, "The Psychological Structure of Fascism." We explore Bataille's analysis of the social and psychological dynamics underpinning fascist regimes. Key concepts discussed include: Marxism, anarch ...  Show more

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher, psychoanalytical theorist and cultural theorist, Mladen Dolar to discuss his forthcoming books on rumours and “The Riskiest Moments” reading(s) of Marx, limits or the end of psychoanalysis, Hegel, film and series, ...  Show more

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