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Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia
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Psychoanalysis was from the start, still is, and perhaps always will be a well-constituted church and a form of treatment based on a set of beliefs that only the very faithful could adhere to, i.e., those who believe in a security that amounts to being lost in the herd and defined in terms of common and external goals.
My review from 1994 would be gushing, one near febrile abuzz with the insights revealed in this suicide vest of a book. My 2011 self appreciates the arsenal of metaphors and allusions established. It also recognizes the limits of application of this in ordinary life. That is the present project, no? I mean we are living in some guise, whether or not as bodies without organs; but we find ourselves trapped in associations both molar and molecular: all the while feeling for stones in our pockets as we're prohibited from lounging on the turf outside.
My review from 1994 would be gushing, one near febrile abuzz with the insights revealed in this suicide vest of a book. My 2011 self appreciates the arsenal of metaphors and allusions established. It also recognizes the limits of application of this in ordinary life. That is the present project, no? I mean we are living in some guise, whether or not as bodies without organs; but we find ourselves trapped in associations both molar and molecular: all the while feeling for stones in our pockets as we're prohibited from lounging on the turf outside.
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Started Reading
January 1, 1994
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Finished Reading
August 31, 2011
– Shelved
December 12, 2013
– Shelved as:
theory
Usually when "iconoclastic" and "transcendental" ideas are presented, the human mind simply cannot consider them outside the human experience, everything has to be tied to it. So how can a human being have any other type of reasoning? Well, through serious meditative and contemplative work.
"Well, if everyone lived like that, what would society look like?" That's the common question by people that are unable to or don't want to contemplate, explore and/or accept those illusion-shattering concepts.
The answer is that it's completely irrelevant. A person pursuing those lines of thought is not tied to humanity, Earth, society, concepts, etc., or any other forms. Who cares how many stars are there, what kind of alien civilizations exist, how Karma functions etc. Those are all concepts that are a part of projected, dream like pseudo-reality.
That being said, there's a balance between absolute and relative understanding. An entity that understands the highest truths, and preferably has direct experience of it, is not forced to abandon it's role in the system it's in, be it human or any other. The game can be played, with the role evolving into being there to lead others to the same realization through personal example, sharing experiences and knowledge and upholding the highest standards of morality, understanding and divine love.
Sorry for the long comment, I was inspired to write. I hope that some of it resonates with you.