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Exploring the intersection of ethics and desire, this work reveals surprising parallels between Kant and Lacan, two seemingly opposing thinkers. Alenka Zupancic argues that both philosophers engage in a complex ethical project, confronting the impossibility of fulfilling infinite demands. Drawing on a diverse array of writers, she illustrates how both Kant and Lacan navigate the intricate relationship between ethics and desire, emphasizing their shared commitment to understanding the ethical implications of human desire.
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Ethics of the Real, Alenka Zupančič
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Ethics of the Real
- Subtitle
- Kant, Lacan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alenka Zupančič
- Publisher
- Verso
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781859842188
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of ethics and desire, this work reveals surprising parallels between Kant and Lacan, two seemingly opposing thinkers. Alenka Zupancic argues that both philosophers engage in a complex ethical project, confronting the impossibility of fulfilling infinite demands. Drawing on a diverse array of writers, she illustrates how both Kant and Lacan navigate the intricate relationship between ethics and desire, emphasizing their shared commitment to understanding the ethical implications of human desire.