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RSS FeedsJordan Peterson, Slavoj Zizek each draw fans at sold-out debate
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20 april 2019 16:15:34

 
Jordan Peterson, Slavoj Zizek each draw fans at sold-out debate
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While Toronto sports fans were glued to screens to see how their beloved Leafs and Raptors did in playoff games Friday evening, a contest of intellectual heavyweights captivated a packed crowd at the Sony Centre.Bestselling author and psychologist Jordan Peterson was debating “Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism” with Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek, in an event that was more than a year in the making.Judging by the scowling faces displayed by both men in the event’s promotional material, neither would seem particularly well suited to offer advice on the path to happiness. Indeed, both men have previously argued against the pursuit of happiness, with Peterson suggesting that people should instead seek meaning through personal responsibility, and Zizek arguing that the pursuit of happiness is pointless and ultimately elusive.There were no fireworks between the two debaters. In fact, they often agreed — particularly on the subject of political correctness and identity politics — even if their supporters did not.The event opened 20 minutes behind schedule with an introduction by moderator Stephen Blackwood, who pointed out how unusual it is to see “the country’s largest theatre packed for an intellectual debate.”Based on early reaction from the sold-out crowd, Peterson enjoyed a hometown advantage as the crowd favourite.Read more: Opinion | Menon: Here’s how Slavoj Zizek should prepare for ‘debate of the century’ with Jordan PetersonJordan Peterson’s superfans say they’re not who you think they areOpinion | I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think he’s dangerousHe opened the night by saying a stagehand had just informed him that tickets for the night’s event were being sold by scalpers for a higher price than Friday’s Leafs-Bruins playoff game. “I don’t know what to make of that,” he said.Wearing a navy blue, three-piece suit, Pet ...


 
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