The REAL and the Big Other
Exploring Žižek’s Concepts of Reality and Ideology Introduction to The REAL and the Big Other Slavoj Žižek’s unique philosophical approach confronts the concepts of the REAL and the Big Other as frameworks…
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Between Athens and Jerusalem
The Ethical Synthesis of Emmanuel Levinas Introduction: Between Athens and Jerusalem Between Athens and Jerusalem takes a concise view of Emmanuel Levinas’ work that stood at the crossroads of Western…
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The Politics of Mistrust
How Identity and Reactionary Politics Fuel America’s Crisis Introduction to The Politics of Mistrust The politics of mistrust in the United States has morphed into a pervasive crisis, alienating voters across…
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Levinas — On Escape
The Early Roots of Levinasian Ethical Philosophy Introduction to Levinas — On Escape “Levinas — On Escape” offers a deep inquiry into the nature of freedom and the self’s profound…
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Levinasian Ethics & Responsibility
A Critique of Ontology, Subjectivity, and Truth Introduction to “Levinasian Ethics” “Levinasian Ethics & Responsibility” presents a groundbreaking approach to philosophy, shifting focus from ontology to ethics and emphasizing the role…
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Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism
Masking Bias with Social Virtue and Denial Introduction: Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism a Double Standard Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism uses seemingly inclusive language to mask persistent societal biases. Philosopher…
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Is the Press Really Free?
The Danger of Corporate Control Over Media and Its Impact on Democracy Introduction: Corporate Control as a Threat to a Free Press However, with six corporations now owning approximately 90% of U.S.…
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You’re Not THAT Important
The Best Way to Keep an Open Mind…Realizing You’re Not THAT Important You’re Not THAT Important is a little known secret to living an intentional life. In our self-focused culture, opening…
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Levinasian Ethics of the Face-to-Face
Embracing the Other in Empathy and Obligation The Levinasian Ethics of the Face-to-Face Levinasian ethics places profound importance on direct, face-to-face encounters, positioning these moments as the foundation of moral response-ability and…
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Slavoj Žižek’s Solution
Neutralizing the “Big Other” Slavoj Žižek’s solution to neutralize the “Big Other” delves deep into the psyche of late-stage capitalism, presenting a path to dismantle liberal democracy’s role in maintaining its…
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