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Ludwig Binswanger’s Ontological and Anthropological Critique of Stirner
In Ludwig Binswanger’s examination of Max Stirner’s philosophy, the critique centers on the ontological and anthropological aspects of Stirner’s ideas. Binswanger identifies the contradictions inherent in Stirner’s radical individualism, particularly the notion of a purely self-referential existence. Ontological Impossibility of Pure Self-Reference: Binswanger argues that the concept of a purely self-referential being is ontologically impossible. Human existence is fundamentally about unifying one’s singular being with a foundational being or ground. This unification is an essential aspect of self-being, as opposed to Stirner’s idea of absolute independence and self-sufficiency. “Apart from the ontological impossibility of speaking of a purely self-referential, particular,
Chapter Summary of “Ludwig Binswanger: Basic Forms and Knowledge of Human Existence”
Part One: Basic Forms of Human Existence Introduction The introduction contrasts the objectifying nature of traditional psychology with the existential knowledge rooted in loving togetherness. It emphasizes that true understanding of existence comes from the interaction between “I” and “You.” Chapter One: The Togetherness of Me and You – The We-ness in Loving A. The Loving Togetherness Chapter Two: The Being-With of One and One (or the Change) A. Personhood in the Sense of the With-We I-tlichen Contact or Traffic Chapter Three: Being-To-Ourself and the Actual Self-Being A. The Problem of Self-Love Part Two: On the Essence of the Knowledge
Chapter summaries of “Escritos Libertarios” by Albert Camus
Preface The preface highlights Camus’ lesser-known but significant relationship with libertarianism and the anarchist movement. It discusses his contributions to various libertarian publications and his strong stance on non-violence, justice, and freedom. Introduction The introduction delves into Camus’ death and the subsequent analysis of his work. It highlights the neglect of his libertarian ideas in mainstream discussions and emphasizes his connections with anti-authoritarian and anarchist thinkers. Chapter 1: The Journalistic Journey of Camus This chapter explores Camus’ journalistic endeavors and his involvement with libertarian circles. It mentions key figures like Rirette Maîtrejean who influenced Camus’ libertarian thoughts and his participation
Chapter Summaries of “Michel Foucault – Ludwig Binswanger y el análisis existencial. Un enfoque filosófico de la enfermedad mental”
Introduction This chapter sets the stage by discussing the significance of Ludwig Binswanger’s existential analysis and its impact on Michel Foucault’s philosophical inquiries into mental illness. Foucault introduces the main themes and objectives of the book, emphasizing the need to understand mental illness through the lens of existential anthropology. Chapter 1: Psychoanalysis and the Anthropology of Life This chapter explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and the anthropology of life, focusing on the concepts of the vital and lived experience. It examines how Freud and Husserl approached the return to lived experience and discusses the implications of their ideas for understanding
Maple-Ash-Farmer-Wilson (MAFW) Project: A 21st Century Anarchist Initiative
ChatGPT Generated – not bad! The Maple-Ash-Farmer-Wilson (MAFW) project in Tempe, Arizona, is a prime example of contemporary anarchist community organizing. This initiative, named after the streets Maple Avenue, Ash Avenue, Farmer Avenue, and Wilson Street, focused on resisting gentrification, promoting community autonomy, and fostering mutual aid among residents. Overview of MAFW The MAFW project emerged as a grassroots response to urban development projects that threatened the character and affordability of the neighborhood. It was particularly vocal against the city’s “Safe and Sober” initiative, which was perceived as intrusive policing of underage drinking. Through persistent advocacy, MAFW succeeded in getting
25 Years of American Left Opposition to Israel
When I was becoming interested in politics, the 1999 “Battle of Seattle” had recently happened and the leftwing discourse was heavily oriented towards critiques of transnational corporations, international policies and state actions that favored their interests, and the consequences of the former on the populations who got the bad end of such deals. This was sometimes called “neoliberalism,” or “neocolonialism,” or “globalization”. Israel’s role on the frontlines enforcing these things in the Middle East was widely understood, including the impact this had on Palestinians. And this was when secular, nationalist forces were more predominant in the Middle East. With 9/11
ChatGPT Re-write of Anti-Zionism is Not Enough
The position of anti-Zionism often intersects redundantly with broader anti-nationalist critiques. As anarchists, who inherently oppose all forms of nationalism, it is essential to recognize that a specific focus on anti-Zionism can dilute the broader anarchist agenda. Nationalism, regardless of context, promotes inequality, domination, and subjugation, which anarchists oppose in all its forms, including racism, sexism, and fascism. For instance, Noam Chomsky, a prominent critic of various nationalist movements, underscores that opposing Zionism on the grounds specific to Israeli policies does not necessitate a departure from general anti-nationalist principles. He argues that all nationalist ideologies, not just Zionism, are inherently
Anti-Zionism Is Not Enough
The anti-Zionist position is either redundant, or a collaboration with our enemies. Everything that is wrong with Zionism is covered in a general critique of nationalism. If you are an anarchist, you are already an anti-nationalist in the same way that you are already an anti-fascist, an anti-racist, an anti-sexist, and against other forms of inequality, domination, subjugation, etc. Likewise, you are already against particular forms of these relations of power: like patriarchy, anti-Blackness, antisemitism, or anti-Nazism. Within a conversation about any of these particulars, it makes sense to specify you are against them. The language is useful for analyzing
Everyday Life
So much of what I watch, read, talk about, and think about is far removed (or perhaps entirely divorced) from my everyday life. I don’t think that I’m the only one and I consider this to be a political problem. Even in the literature about “everyday life,” what I find there isn’t really my life. This has been true ever since I stopped living what might be thought of as a “punk lifestyle”. Since there are few prototyped, or even pre-fabricated lifestyles that make their way into popular culture like punk has, I’m sure this is a common situation for
Art Nouveau Design
Designing a room in the Art Nouveau style involves embracing the movement’s core principles: natural forms, flowing lines, and intricate details. Art Nouveau, popular from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, sought to break down the barriers between fine arts and applied arts, creating beautiful, harmonious environments. Here’s how you can infuse your space with the elegance and organic motifs characteristic of Art Nouveau: 1. Incorporate Nature-Inspired Elements 2. Emphasize Curved Lines 3. Select a Harmonious Color Palette 4. Use Decorative Lighting 5. Add Artistic and Decorative Accents 6. Focus on Craftsmanship and Materials 7. Architectural Features
Asynchronous Communication, Anxiety, and Bad Sleep
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Otto Bauer
Otto Bauer, a prominent Austro-Marxist theorist, addressed the “national question” primarily in the context of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was a diverse and multi-ethnic state. His solution, detailed in his work “The Question of Nationalities and Social Democracy” (1907), was innovative for its time and focused on a cultural and personal autonomy model. Here’s a brief overview of his approach: Bauer’s ideas were influential in socialist circles and contributed to discussions about how to manage national diversity within a socialist framework. However, his ideas were not implemented in practice, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire eventually dissolved after World War I. His
Delusional Anarchy
A response to: https://anarchistnews.org/content/totw-delusional-thoughts One intriguing book I read that I still haven’t integrated into my habitual way of thinking about things is Ludwig Binswanger’s “Dream and Existence”: “Swiss psychiatrist Binswanger’s 1930 essay “Dream and Existence” is paired with Foucault’s first published work, “Dream, Imagination, and Existence” (1954), a lengthy introduction to Binswanger’s pioneering essay in existential psychiatry. Originally published in Review of Existential Psychology and Psychiatry, v.XIX, no.1, 1985. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR” ( here’s one place you can read it: https://archive.org/details/dreamexistence0000fouc ) What’s interesting to me about it is this idea that Foucault talks about in
Future Episodes: Israel-Palestine and Anarchism, Anarchist Artists, Bakunin, Means and Ends, Libertarian Communism, Italian Marxism
Israel-Palestine and Anarchism with Uri Gordon https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/topic/israel-palestine Anarchist Artists with Salomé Buzzard I. Biography of Pissarro A. Born in 1830–between two major French revolutions. B. Major friendships, colleagues, influences–Paris 1. Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne, Degas. 2. Kropotkin, Proudhon, Goldman C. Collapse of the Commune/Expatriation to London D. Later years–Belgium II. Anarchist themes in Pissarro’s Works A. Consistent centrality of workers 1. Dignity of the worker 2. Utopian themes B. A pacifist, not a revolutionary C. <<Les turpitudes sociales>> III. Anarchism and Impressionism A. Rejection of (what we would call) photorealism B. Rejection of hagiographic portraiture of the aristocracy C. Pastoralism,
Bakunin Notes
https://www.libertarian-labyrinth.org/bakunin-library/welcome-bakunin-library/ http://www.monde-nouveau.net/?lang=en https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/rene-berthier-mikhail-bakunin-against-insurrectionism https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/rene-berthier-social-democracy-anarchism
Social Media and its Discontents
Following up with more writing on some self-reflection I’ve been doing – mostly from being somewhat depressed – this is going to be about how social media has impacted my life… I’m a child of the internet. I grew up with a PC that my parents used for accounting. It was built by one of their friends, it had a “turbo” button, it ran DOS, and it came with hundreds of games that I assume had been downloaded from BBS instances. At some point, we added Windows and later subscribed to AOL. The AOL subscription wasn’t something my parents used
Djene Bajalan Interview Notes
https://history.missouristate.edu/profile-display.aspx?p=DRBajalan https://jacobin.com/author/djene-bajalan Djene Rhys Bajalan is an associate professor in the department of history at Missouri State University. He is also a cohost of the podcast This Is Revolution. https://compactmag.com/contributor/djene-rhys-bajalan Djene Rhys Bajalan is an associate professor of history at Missouri State University and the co-host of the This is Revolution podcast. https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Djene-Rhys-Bajalan-2050778309 https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/djene-rhys-bajalan Originally for the United Kingdom, Djene Rhys Bajalan is a historian of the Middle East at Missouri State University in Springfield. He is an editor at the journal Kurdish Studies, a contributor to the This is Revolution Podcast, and a member of the editorial board for Sublation Press. His work has been
My Disappointment with People
There are so many things that I find disappointing about popular, supposedly critical thinking about the world. It’s not a comforting feeling and I want to write about this without humble bragging. I can’t really write about the disappointments though without also writing about why my expectations are so fucking whack to begin with. So, I have to begin with myself. From what I can remember, I always hated school… When I was 8, my family moved from a standard Arizona suburb to a new development that was about to rapidly expand and gobble-up its rural outskirts. It was close
The Co-op Economy
I was watching this and got frutstrated: I left a couple of comments on the video, but they should be kept as notes: @21:37 and had to stop. There is a cooperative movement in the USA and an even more established one in the UK. Why can’t Leo answer these basic questions about something that already exists? Anyway, the coop sector needs better distribution options, something like an Amazon that offers goods produced by producer coops. It also needs better finance. Not just credit unions, but community owned investment banks that can fuel new cooperative enterprises. The Consolidated Appropriations Act