Chains of Desire: Unraveling the Interconnected Crises of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Jacques Lacan, a prominent French psychoanalyst and philosopher, offers a framework through which one can analyze the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Lacan's theories on desire, the Symbolic order, and the concept of the Other provide a useful lens for understanding these interconnected systems. The Interconnectivity of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and … Continue reading Chains of Desire: Unraveling the Interconnected Crises of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Rethinking the Foundations: Badiou’s Vision for Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Alain Badiou's philosophy offers a rich framework for analyzing and critiquing the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. By leveraging his concepts, we can explore how these systems interrelate and propose sustainable alternatives. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability Colonialism and Capitalism Colonialism, the control or influence of one nation over another, often involves the … Continue reading Rethinking the Foundations: Badiou’s Vision for Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Is it possible for any image we see to be an objective representation of its subject?

This week in my pursuit of an Art Ed degree... Introduction:For almost 150 years, we’ve perceived photographic images as real, because they caught a moment in time, and gave no compelling evidence to contradict anything other than what was shot. This belief was first solidified by the scientific community to document the facts of explorations, … Continue reading Is it possible for any image we see to be an objective representation of its subject?