Philosophy
Slavoj Žižek
On Freedom
The miracle of Eastern Europe, the most controversial philosopher of his era. "Freedom" as defined by Slavoj Žižek!
Lesson Plan
- Lesson Length : 11 Lessons ㆍ 1 hours 36 miutes
- Language : 한국어, English, 简体中文, Spanish, French
How to become free.
Freedom. It’s such a familiar word, and a concept that most of us think we know well. However, do we really? Each person and epoch have a different idea of what freedom is. The concept is rather difficult to define. What exactly is freedom?
In his lecture series, Slavoj Žižek tackles the intricate concept of freedom, initiating the discussion with the paradoxes that surround it. He begins by offering his definition of true freedom, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the nature and implications of liberty. In subsequent lessons, Žižek explores the capability to reinterpret historical events, highlighting the fluidity of our understanding of the past. He then addresses contemporary issues under the themes of "liberty" and "freedom," analyzing the impact of a corporate neo-feudal order and job instability on societal radicalism.
In a thought-provoking lecture titled "False Peace," he critiques societal passivity, questioning why people often fail to act against known issues. Finally, he delves into the ideological underpinnings of Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine, providing a critical view of the motivations and philosophies that guide modern geopolitical conflicts.
Full Bio
Slavoj Žižek
- University of Ljubljana, Doctor of Arts in Philosophy
- University of Paris VIII, Doctor of Philosophy in psychoanalysis
- Former candidate for Slovenia’s presidency (1990)
- Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers (2012)
- Prospect’s World Thinkers (2014)
- Author of <The Sublime Object of Ideology>, <The Metastases of Enjoyment>
Slavoj Žižek is a world-renowned scholar and the most provocative philosopher of our times. Born in Slovenia of former Yugoslavia in 1949, Žižek studied philosophy at the University of Ljubljana and received a doctorate at the University of Paris VIII in psychoanalysis. He gained prominence for his unique philosophy which fuses Lacanianism, Marxism, and Hegelianism, establishing himself as a philosopher unrivaled in his width and breadth of thought, which spans numerous disciplines from sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies to psychology and more.
His interests also run to politics, and he ran as the Liberal Democratic Party’s candidate for the 1990 presidential election in the Republic of Slovenia. Žižek, a practicing theorist as well as an intellectual, is a prolific writer and publishes two to three books each year. His most well-known works include The Sublime Object of Ideology, Looking Awry, and The Metastases of Enjoyment.
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