Matthew Flisfeder

Being Possible

Philosophy

“Dozeman's book is an ambitious attempt to critique the Canadian psychologist, Jordan Peterson, via a reading of his debate with Slavoj Žižek. Comparing Peterson to Heidegger, Dozeman portrays both as figures deeply frustrated with the state of the world only to the point of recoiling towards an indifference to reality. In contrast, Žižek, as well as Marxism, for Dozeman provides a sense of reasoning towards the various kinds of suffering in existence today. Combined with personal reflection on our current historical conjuncture, Being Possible provides intriguing insight into the world we're living in, staged through the overlap and disparities between thinkers who both draw new supporters and repel critics. This book is a joy to read for those of us grappling with our confusing times.”