ŽIŽEK. PETERSON. THE DUEL OF THE CENTURY

A clash of ideas between two of the most powerful public intellectuals of our time. Slovene philosopher and critic of neoliberalism and political correctness Slavoj Žižek versus Canadian doctor of clinical psychology Jordan Peterson. Who can persuade more - the apologist for left-wing or conservative views?

A few years ago, they held a public discussion in Toronto that was billed as the intellectual duel of the century. That confrontation, however, did not happen, because both chose a peaceful tactic. It was like a boxing match in which neither boxer ever went on the attack. On the JRT stage, we will try to play out the intellectual clash that everyone expected, but never got to see back then. Of course, using their own quotes and arguments.

Direction and space: Alvis Hermanis

Starring: Vilis Daudziņš and Kaspars Znotiņš

The performance takes place at Lāčplēša iela 25, in the New Hall.

Duration: 2 h 30 min (2 acts).

Ticket prices: 30.00; 35.00; 40.00 EUR.

Premiere on October 11, 2022.