Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?

Synopsis

Writer and theorist Mark Fisher speaks about his book ‘Capitalist Realism Is There no Alternative? (Zero Books 2009) in which he addresses the condition of ideological malaise produced by neo-liberal capitalism. Fisher opens his talk by discussing how his depression and his experiences as a teacher in further education contributed to the writing of his book. Fisher’s talk is followed by a discussion. [94 minutes]

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2011

Subjects

Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology

Keywords

capitalism; cultural theory; Laing, R D; mental illness; psychiatry; psychoanalysis; political ideology; Critical Theory; digital humanities

Online availability

URI

http://backdoorbroadcasting.net/2011/01/capitalist-realism-is-there-no-alternative/

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Contributor

Mark Fisher

Distributor

Name

Backdoor Broadcasting Company

Email

rene@backdoorbroadcasting.net

Web

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Phone

01865 240009

Address

57 Divinity Road
Oxford
OX4 1LH

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