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Dany-Robert Dufour

    Dany-Robert Dufour is a French philosopher whose work delves into symbolic processes, with a particular emphasis on desymbolization. His research bridges the fields of language philosophy, political philosophy, and psychoanalysis. A significant portion of his writings explores the concept of neoteny, arguing that humanity's prolonged physical immaturity is the fundamental driver behind the creation of culture. Dufour also actively engages in collaborative artistic endeavors across music, literature, and theater.

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    The Art of Shrinking Heads: The New Servitude of the Liberated in the Age of Total Capitalism
    The Art of Shrinking Heads
    • 2008

      The book explores the emergence of neoliberalism as a potential new threat, likening it to the horrors of Nazism and Communism. It delves into the ideological implications of neoliberalism's quest to shape a 'new man,' examining the societal and individual impacts of this economic and political framework. Through critical analysis, it raises questions about identity, freedom, and the consequences of pursuing an idealized version of humanity in the context of contemporary challenges.

      The Art of Shrinking Heads: The New Servitude of the Liberated in the Age of Total Capitalism
    • 2007

      The Art of Shrinking Heads

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(21)Add rating

      In this biting critique of our contemporary condition Dufour shows that the radical transformation of the subject brought about by neoliberalism what he calls the art of shrinking heads contains a new kind of violence which has far-reaching consequences for our ways of living together.

      The Art of Shrinking Heads