Psychologist and philosopher face off in happiness debate

A clash of the titans featuring Slavoj Žižek and Jordan Peterson is a sell-out event: just why do we keep placing our faith in gurus?

Jordan Peterson

‘Happiness: Marxism vs Capitalism’, a debate between a clinical psychologist and a philosopher at a 3,000 seat venue in Toronto on April 19 is an unlikely candidate for being a ‘must watch’, sell-out event. But it has become one of the most anticipated tussles between two public intellectuals for years.

In the red corner is Professor Slavoj Žižek, a phenomenally engaging Slovenian professor of philosophy who has been one of the world’s most ...