Verlag | Profile Books |
Auflage | 2009 |
Seiten | 224 |
Format | 19,8 cm |
Gewicht | 160 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
Reihe | Big Ideas |
ISBN-10 | 1846680271 |
EAN | 9781846680274 |
Bestell-Nr | 84668027UA |
'The Elvis of cultural theory' confirms his status as the most exciting philosopher in recent history as he explores the nature of violence in typically controversial style.
Klappentext:
Zizek argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers like Marx, Engel and Lacan, as well as frequent references to popular culture, he examines the real causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world. Ultimately, he warns, doing nothing is often the most violent course of action we can take.
Rezension:
Since the deaths of Jacques Derrida in 2004 and Jean Baudrillard in 2007 ... Zizek has quickly cemented his position as the world's prominent philosopher and cultural theorist. Matthew Taunton New Statesman