Han, B

Capitalism and the Death Drive

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ISBN 13:
9781509545001
author:
Han, B
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
180
Dimensions:
20.9 x 14.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.96

Description

Capitalism and the Death Drive by Byung-Chul Han explores the destructive forces at the heart of modern capitalist systems. The author argues that capitalism's relentless pursuit of growth has become a cancerous proliferation, causing ecological and social catastrophes as well as mental collapse. At its core, capitalism combines self-affirmation with self-destruction, leading to an emotional coldness and indifference towards others and oneself. This devastating consequence suggests the presence of a death drive, a concept first introduced by Sigmund Freud but later central to his thought. The book examines how this idea can be applied to understanding the destructive nature of capitalism. Byung-Chul Han's work offers a critical analysis of modern capitalist systems, highlighting their inherent contradictions and the devastating consequences that follow.

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