Café Narcissism
Abstract
The 1979 Cortland Conference marked a decisive shift in the adventures of Telos by opening up a debate on narcissism that would pave the way for later contests that, in turn, symbolize in the eyes of many, the errant swerve of Marxism and post-Marxist critical theory. In what follows we examine the vibrant theoretical community at Cortland during the late-70s and early 80s, revisit the conference itself, and reflect on the narcissism concept and its relationship to anti-capitalist struggle in a way that is both attuned to debates surrounding the 1979 conference as well as its ongoing relevance for critical theory today.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Marxism and Critical Theory
Psychoanalysis
Philosophy
and Politics
Critical Theory and Philosophy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Fast Capitalism
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN