25: The Wayward Journey of Manhood (FIGHT CLUB)

Masculinity in the Modern Age
Written By Derrick Hatch

How do we navigate manhood in the 21st Century? In our new series 'Masculinity in the Modern Age', we analyze one of the most talked-about films in the lat 25 years: FIGHT CLUB. This psychological thriller provides us with language to diagnosis the crisis men experience today in our society, while wrestling with ideas from Nietzsche, Jung, and Girard. We share insight from our lives, and how we are all, in a way, Tyler Durden. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose FIGHT CLUB (1:53)

  • A Diagnosis of Masculinity in the Modern World (6:00)

  • Philosophy, Psychology, and Theology in FIGHT CLUB (26:40)

  • Taking Control of Your Masculine Narrative (45:30)

  • Conclusion (56:01)

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