Philosopher Zizek Critical of Left's Break with Past

Ljubljana, 14 July - It seems that today's left political faction in Slovenia is afraid to confront post-WWII killings, internationally acclaimed philosopher Slavoj Zizek said at a debate organised by the opposition Zares party on Thursday, calling for a clean break with the past.

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) and head of the opposition Zares party Gregor Golobic (right) speak at Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) and head of the opposition Zares party Gregor Golobic (right) speak at Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) and head of the opposition Zares party Gregor Golobic (right) speak at Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) speaks at opposition Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) and head of the opposition Zares party Gregor Golobic (right) speak at Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

Ljubljana
Acclaimed Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek (left) and head of the opposition Zares party Gregor Golobic (right) speak at Zares's debate on 20 years of Slovenia's independence dubbed "What Time Is It 20 Years Later".
Photo: Nada Mihajlovic/STA

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