Truth of Žižek
«Anthologies providing context on contemporary thought and contemporary thinkers often err on the side of eulogy and submission to the reputation of the specific philosopher-hero. This collection of essays on the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek at least has the advantage of being a precise opposite to this usual norm. In the same way that Žižek's own work pulls no punches in its assessments and critiques of the other thinkers, so too this collection vehemently challenges the bases of Žižek's myriad claims and counter-claims. Indeed, several of the essays adopt the strategy of personalizing the argument even towards ad hominem points (a strategy Žižek lambasts in his Afterward). " - Dr Jones Irwin, The Philosopher»
Slavoj Žižek is widely regarded as one of the world's most important contemporary thinkers. His work has contributed dramatically to the reinvention and revivification of many key theoretical and political debates. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 296
- ISBN
- 9781441119636
- Utgivelsesår
- 2007
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«Anthologies providing context on contemporary thought and contemporary thinkers often err on the side of eulogy and submission to the reputation of the specific philosopher-hero. This collection of essays on the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek at least has the advantage of being a precise opposite to this usual norm. In the same way that Žižek's own work pulls no punches in its assessments and critiques of the other thinkers, so too this collection vehemently challenges the bases of Žižek's myriad claims and counter-claims. Indeed, several of the essays adopt the strategy of personalizing the argument even towards ad hominem points (a strategy Žižek lambasts in his Afterward). " - Dr Jones Irwin, The Philosopher»
«Mentioned as tie-in to film 'Zizek'.»
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