Zizek, Slavoj
Heaven in Disorder
- ISBN 13:
- 9781682192818
- author:
- Zizek, Slavoj
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- OR Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.2 x 2.4 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Social,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Heaven in Disorder by Slavoj Žižek explores the complexities of our time, where crises like inequality and climate disaster dominate the headlines. Mao Zedong's famous phrase "There is great disorder under heaven; the situation is excellent" takes on new relevance as we navigate these challenges. Žižek delves into the lessons of various historical figures, from Corbyn to Lenin, and examines the fractures within the Left, liberal democracy, and the compromises offered by those in power. In this book, Žižek asserts the need for international solidarity, economic transformation, and a renewed commitment to communism. He excavates universal truths from local political sites across different regions, revealing paradoxes and reversals that shed light on our current predicament. By examining these issues with fervent dispassion, Žižek offers a thought-provoking analysis of the world we live in today. With its analytical depth and commitment to exploring complex ideas, Heaven in Disorder is a valuable contribution to contemporary philosophical discourse.
Related Products
Related Products
Heaven
Kawakami, Mieko
The Heavens
Newman, Sandra
Heaven
Kawakami, Mieko
As It Is In Heaven
Williams, Niall
On the Heavens
Aristotle