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Author: Adrian Johnston Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 0231560435 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 267
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Selfishness is essential to capitalism—or so both advocates and opponents claim. In Infinite Greed, Adrian Johnston argues that this consensus is mistaken. Through a novel synthesis of Marxism and psychoanalysis, he reveals how the relentless pursuit of profits is not fundamentally animated by human acquisitiveness. Instead, capitalism’s strange “infinite greed” demands that individuals sacrifice their pleasures, their well-being, and even themselves to serve inhuman capital. Johnston traces the mechanisms that compel capitalist subjects to obey the cold imperative to accumulate in perpetuity and without limits—and also without regard for the consequences for everyone and everything else. Facing crises such as spiraling wealth inequality and the profit-driven prospect of a looming ecological apocalypse, the rational self-interest of the majority would seem to dictate putting a stop to capitalist accumulation. By bringing together the Marxian critique of political economy with psychoanalytic metapsychology, Johnston shows why and how capitalism, rather than being responsive to people’s rationally selfish interests, disregards and overrides them instead. Unlike previous syntheses of Marxism and psychoanalysis, Infinite Greed pairs Freudian and Lacanian concepts with the economic heart of Marx’s historical materialism. In so doing, Johnston brings to light the complex intertwining of political and libidinal economies keeping us invested and complicit in perpetuating capitalism and its ills.
Author: Adrian Johnston Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 0231560435 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
Selfishness is essential to capitalism—or so both advocates and opponents claim. In Infinite Greed, Adrian Johnston argues that this consensus is mistaken. Through a novel synthesis of Marxism and psychoanalysis, he reveals how the relentless pursuit of profits is not fundamentally animated by human acquisitiveness. Instead, capitalism’s strange “infinite greed” demands that individuals sacrifice their pleasures, their well-being, and even themselves to serve inhuman capital. Johnston traces the mechanisms that compel capitalist subjects to obey the cold imperative to accumulate in perpetuity and without limits—and also without regard for the consequences for everyone and everything else. Facing crises such as spiraling wealth inequality and the profit-driven prospect of a looming ecological apocalypse, the rational self-interest of the majority would seem to dictate putting a stop to capitalist accumulation. By bringing together the Marxian critique of political economy with psychoanalytic metapsychology, Johnston shows why and how capitalism, rather than being responsive to people’s rationally selfish interests, disregards and overrides them instead. Unlike previous syntheses of Marxism and psychoanalysis, Infinite Greed pairs Freudian and Lacanian concepts with the economic heart of Marx’s historical materialism. In so doing, Johnston brings to light the complex intertwining of political and libidinal economies keeping us invested and complicit in perpetuating capitalism and its ills.
Author: Marcia Pally Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350057444 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 257
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Central to identity, personal responsibility, economic systems, theology, and the political and military imaginaries, the practice of sacrifice has inspired, disturbed, and abused. Mimesis and Sacrifice brings together scholars from the humanities, military, business, and social sciences to examine the role that sacrifice plays in different present-day settings, from economics to gender relations. Inspired by Rene Girard's work, chapters explore (i) the extent to which the social character of human living makes us mimetic, (ii) whether mimesis necessarily leads to competitive aggression, (iii) whether aggression must be defused by aggressive sacrificial rituals-and whether all sacrifice has this aim, and (iv) the role of the “second lesson of the cross” (as Girard called it), the lesson of self-giving for others, in addressing present societal problems. By investigating sacrifice across this span of arenas and questions yet within one volume, Mimesis and Sacrifice presents a new appreciation of its influence and consequences in the world today, contributing not only to mimetic theory but to greater understanding of which societal arrangement enable us to live well together and what hobbles that goal.
Author: David T. Orique Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000365352 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 390
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The Unheard Voice of Law in Bartolomé de las Casas’s Brevísima relación de la destruición de las Indias reinterprets Las Casas’s controversial treatise as a legal document, whose legal character is linked to civil and ecclesial genres of the Early Modern and late Renaissance juridical tradition. Bartolomé de las Casas proclaimed: "I have labored to inquire about, study, and discern the law; I have plumbed the depths and have reached the headwaters." The Unheard Voice also plumbs the depths of Las Casas’s voice of law in his widely read and highly controversial Brevísima relación—a legal document published and debated since the 16th century. This original reinterpretation of his Very Brief Account uncovers the juridical approach voiced in his defense of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Unheard Voice innovatively asserts that the Brevísima relación’s legal character is intimately linked to civil and ecclesial genres of the late Renaissance juridical tradition. This paradigm-shifting book contextualizes the formation of Las Casas’s juridical voice in canon law and theology—initially as a secular cleric, subsequently as a Dominican friar, and finally as a diocesan bishop—and demonstrates how his experienced juridical voice fought for justice in trans-Atlantic debates about Indigenous peoples’ level of humanity, religious freedom, enslavement, and conquest. Reaching the headwaters of Las Casas’s hitherto unheard juridical voice of law in the Brevísima relación provides readers with a previously unheard interpretation—an appealing voice for readers and students of this powerful Early Modern text that still resonates today. The Unheard Voice of Law is a valuable companion text for many in the disciplines of literature, history, theology, law, and philosophy who read Bartolomé de las Casas’s Very Brief Account and study his life, labor, and legacy.
Author: Francisco Jerbesson De Freitas Morais Publisher: Clube de Autores ISBN: Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 262
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Synopsis of Dark Dragon Ball In an alternate universe where darkness threatens to engulf all spheres of existence, the heroes of the past face a terrifying new challenge. Dark Dragon Ball plunges the Z Fighters into an epic conflict against the forces of darkness, led by the evil Lucifer, the King of Darkness. After years of relative peace, an ancient prophecy begins to unfold. Lucifer, accompanied by the Seven Kings of Hell – Mammon, Asmodeus, Leviathan, Beelzebub, Satan, and Belphegor – emerges from the depths to conquer all the realms. Each King represents one of the Seven Deadly Sins and rules their own hellish domains, spreading terror and destruction wherever they go. As the Z Fighters – Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and their allies – prepare to face this new threat, they discover they are not alone. The gods of the cardinal and intermediate points, led by: Gods of the Main Cardinal Points: Zeus (North): The most powerful god in the North, ruler of Olympus and master of the heavens and thunder. Ra (South): The most powerful god of the South, supreme deity of the sun and creation in the Egyptian pantheon. Odin (East): The most powerful god in the East, leader of the Norse gods, known for his wisdom and magic. Ares (West): The most powerful god of the West, god of war who personifies the brutality and violence of combat. Gods of the Intermediate Cardinal Points: Horus (Northeast): The most powerful god of the intermediate points, particularly the Northeast, god of the sky and war in the Egyptian pantheon. Anubis (Southeast): God of the dead and mummification, associated with the Southeast, with control over the dead and spirits. Poseidon (Southwest): God of the seas and earthquakes, associated with the Southwest, with power over the waters and seas. Thor (Northwest): God of thunder and storms in the Norse pantheon, associated with the Northwest, with control over lightning and thunder. These gods join the fight to stop Lucifer from dominating the universe. They represent powerful and fundamental forces, each bringing unique and immeasurable abilities to the battle against darkness. In addition to the infernal threat, the heroes must deal with re-education camps controlled by Director Raxar and his team of ruthless officers, including Overseer Elyra, Monitor Jarek, Technician Liora, Chief Karnis, Specialist Mira, Captain Verus, and Coordinator Lila. These fields are dark places where reality is manipulated and perception is controlled, all to impose the new dark order. At the heart of the plot, Goku and Vegeta must overcome unimaginable challenges and face their own inner demons, while fighting alongside their friends and new divine allies. Resistance against the oppressive dark regime intensifies, leading to epic battles and heroic sacrifices. Dark Dragon Ball is a saga of redemption, courage, and the never-ending struggle between light and darkness. As the heroes face the most powerful demons and the horrors of the re-education camps, they discover that true strength comes from unity and hope, even in the darkest times. The final battle promises to be a titanic clash that will decide the fate of all worlds.
Author: Dale Anthony Pivarunas Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1532658974 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 359
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How is the Christian mandate to love your neighbor as yourself to be applied in business, economics, and politics? In what way does God want people to act within their jobs, their businesses, and their business transactions; treat tenants, other businesses, subordinates, and their employees; market their products and services and set prices; monitor the quality and safety of their products and services, and so on? Christian Economics promotes justice, fairness, balance, cooperation, and mutual respect within business, economics, and politics, and is based on three principles: good is to be done and promoted and evil is to be avoided; love your neighbor as yourself; and treat each and every human being with absolute dignity. Every business strategy, every business policy, and every business transaction needs to be based on these three principles.
Author: Medani P. Bhandari Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1000796701 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 276
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The book “Economic Inequality – Trends, Traps and Trade-offs” presents the unexplored issues of economic inequality, including case studies of various countries. Inequality is a chronic divisive factor of society. It is well known that inequalities (such as economic, social, cultural, religious, geographical, etc.) have been omnipresent in human society. Inequalities can be found within each family, each community, and each nation and thus globally. Inequality is a major cause of political, economic, social instability, and creates crisis and conflict within society. A major cause of inequality is unequal, uneven, biased, power centric distributions of human economic, social, political, cultural and spiritual human necessities.The edited book examines the major parameters of the socio-economic issues of inequality and focuses on the key economic issues of inequality, namely, income and wealth distribution, equity & equality of outcome, and equality of opportunities. Economic inequality is measured by wealth, income dsiproportions in distribution and consumption patterns in a specific area. Mostly, inequality is measured using various statistical tools including the Gini Coefficient, inequality adjusted human development index, 20:20 ratio, Palma ratio, Hoover index, Galt score, Coefficient of variation, Theil index, wage share etc. However, not all income can be measured by these tools. By using case studies, this book encourages us to reframe economic development through the lens of growing inequalities and disparities. Economic growth per se is disproportional, and the efforts of scholars, practitioners and policymakers should be directed to empower the marginalized of society in a way that ‘no one should left behind’ (UN Slogan).
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