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

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