Slavoj Žižek on Christian Atheism, Dawkins & why young people don't read anymore

Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic known for his provocative insights into ideology, culture, and psychoanalysis. Žižek combines elements of Marxism, Hegelianism, and Lacanian psychoanalysis to critique modern society. His engaging and often controversial style has made him a significant voice in debates surrounding politics, culture, and religion.

In his latest book, Christian Atheism, Žižek explores the intersections of Christianity and atheism, arguing for a reinterpretation of Christian themes in light of contemporary secular thought. The Spectator's Natasha Feroze speaks to Slavoj Žižek about how the left can take lessons from the Christian teachings, whether Christian Atheism can be seen as another form of identity politics and why young people don't read anymore.

00:42 Are there fewer ‘deep thinkers’ now?
08:00 How the communist oppression made Slavoj
09:15 A trend of self-relativisation
12:01 The decline of big Theology
16:12 Cultural Christianity vs Christian Atheism
28:36 Identity politics
33:45 Egotism

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