Kafka's 'Letter to His Father' and the Oedipal Machine | Deleuze & Guattari's 'Kafka' Ch. 2 скачать в хорошем качестве

Kafka's 'Letter to His Father' and the Oedipal Machine | Deleuze & Guattari's 'Kafka' Ch. 2

In this video, we continue our exploration of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari's groundbreaking work, "Kafka: Toward a Minor Literature," with an in-depth look at Chapter 2, "An Exaggerated Oedipus." Join us as we delve into Kafka's complex relationship with psychoanalysis and the Oedipus complex, guided by the insightful analysis of Deleuze and Guattari. The centerpiece of this chapter is Kafka's famous "Letter to His Father," a text that has often been read as a straightforward confession of Oedipal guilt and neurosis. But as Deleuze and Guattari show, this letter is actually a carefully crafted literary machine, designed to subvert and parody the very foundations of the Oedipal logic. Through close readings and theoretical reflections, they demonstrate how Kafka's writing constantly undermines the authority of the father figure and the tyranny of the Oedipal triangle, opening up new lines of flight and escape for desire. Along the way, we'll explore some of the key concepts and ideas that Deleuze and Guattari develop in this chapter, from the notion of "becoming-animal" as a form of deterritorialization to the distinction between the "neurotic" and the "schizo" poles of subjectivity. We'll see how these concepts are not just abstract theories, but practical tools for rethinking the nature of desire, subjectivity, and politics in our own lives. But Chapter 2 is more than just a commentary on Kafka or psychoanalysis. It's also a provocative intervention into some of the most pressing debates in contemporary philosophy, literature, and political theory. By challenging the normative assumptions of Oedipal psychoanalysis and bourgeois subjectivity, Deleuze and Guattari are also challenging us to imagine new forms of desire, creativity, and resistance that can help us break free from the oppressive social machines that dominate our world. So whether you're a fan of Kafka, a student of psychoanalysis, or simply someone who is interested in the transformative power of literature and philosophy, this video has something to offer you. It's a chance to dive deep into one of the most original and provocative texts of 20th-century thought, and to come away with a new appreciation for the subversive and liberating potential of writing itself. As always, be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more engaging content exploring the intersections of literature, philosophy, and politics. And don't hesitate to leave your thoughts, questions, and reactions in the comments below. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for our next installment on Chapter 3 of "Kafka: Toward a Minor Literature"!