Dialectal Thinking (Nowadays)

What is dialectal thinking today?

it looks at how opposites are connected, like freedom and control

What does Zizek say about free will vs determinism?

we should not chose one, freedom and control are mixed together (choice is real but is influenced)

What is Zizek’s overall idea about determinism?

ask how determinism and free will work together: you are influenced by things but still have to chose what to do

Why can too much freedom feel bad?

too many options can be overwhelming

When do we realize when we were free?

often AFTER we have made a decision

How does dialectal thinking view history?

history is always reinterpreted from today’s perspective

What is the strange thing about the law?

we created them, but feel like they rule over us

What kind of freedom does Hegel support?

engaging with reality instead of rejecting it; choosing to do something even if it is painful

What is contingency and how does it relate to freedom?

freedom is recognized after you act in moments of contingency (random)

What is real freedom vs fake freedom?

making a meaningful decision rather than doing what you want