Dive into the profound insights of Jean Baudrillard, a key figure in 20th-century philosophy. Known for his influential work, Simulacra and Simulation, Baudrillard's intellectual journey began with The System of Objects. This pivotal book examines the rise of sign-value and the impact of early serial commodities. By integrating structural and material analysis with semiotics and social psychoanalysis, Baudrillard provides a fresh perspective on 20th-century capitalism. The System of Objects, evolving from his Ph.D. thesis, remains a significant yet understated contribution to philosophical thought.

0:00: Introduction
2:53: Ideological Home & Interior Design
5:00: Functionalism to the Symbolic
7:49: Antiques & Collections
10:38: Serial Motivation and a Lack
16:02: New Language, Advertising and Credit
20:20: A Message

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