129 results for 'Slavoj Zizek'

Slavoj Zizek and Christianity explores various strands of Zizek's thought concerning Christianity and religion, bringing them into a wider conversation about faith. A collection of essays by an...

Slavoj Žižek and Radical Politics by Sean Homer explores the complexities of Zizek's political interventions in the Balkans. Homer argues that these interventions reveal the dangers of pragmatism for...

Slavoj Žižek is a provocative thinker whose work combines critical theory and psychoanalysis in an engaging and accessible way. Tony Myers provides a clear guide to Žižek's key ideas, using examples...

Slavoj Žižek's first book, The Sublime Object of Ideology, is a provocative exploration of human agency in a postmodern world. In this original work, Žižek examines the ideological fantasies of...

Slavoj Zizek's Jokes offers an entertaining yet enlightening compilation of philosophical jokes. This compact arrangement of humorous anecdotes and witty observations provides insight into Žižek's...

Zižek Now brings together leading scholars to assess the value and implications of Slavoj Žižek's thought for various disciplines. This collection explores the utility of Žižek's ideas in fields such...

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth overview of Slavoj Zizek's thought, covering all his published works to date. It offers a solid foundation for understanding the ideas of a prominent...

Responses to Slavoj Žižek's work have been varied and often extreme. Critics have accused him of charlatanism, while others have praised his genius as a public intellectual. This makes it challenging...

The Plague of Fantasies by Slavoj Zizek Modern society is plagued by a proliferation of electronically inspired fantasies that obscure our ability to reason and understand the world around us. In...

Zizek and Politics: A Critical Introduction by Matthew Sharpe and Geoff M. Boucher provides a new approach to understanding Slavoj Zizek's thought, one that balances criticism with appreciation. By...

Zizek A Critical Introduction by Sarah Kay provides a comprehensive introduction to the work of Slavoj Zizek, a prominent interdisciplinary thinker. This book presents and evaluates Zizek's writings...

A powerful exchange of letters between two radicals, one imprisoned and the other free. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, in a Russian forced labor camp, and Slavoj Žižek, writing from outside its walls,...

Slavoj Žižek's "Looking Awry" offers a unique reading of Jacques Lacan's philosophical underpinnings, inverting traditional pedagogical strategies to explain the French theorician's work. Žižek...

Good theory; bad politics - this has been how Slavoj Žižek's works have been described. However, Chris McMillan argues that Žižek's reading of global capitalism could reinvent political subversion...

Slavoj Žižek's passionate defence of Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis. Traditionally, psychoanalysis was expected to allow the patient to overcome the obstacles which prevented...

The cinema has long been considered one of the most important mass media forms. From its early beginnings in the Grand Café des Capucines of Paris over a century ago to the large Hollywood...

Slavoj Žižek's latest philosophical work explores the elusive concept of the Cartesian subject and its impact on Western thought. In "The Ticklish Subject: The Absent Centre of Political Ontology",...

Revolution at the Gates: Selected Writings of Lenin from 1917 by V.I. Lenin. In this collection of writings, V.I. Lenin's remarkable ability to grasp the significance of extraordinary historical...

Terry Eagleton's Figures of Dissent Reviewing Fish, Spivak, Zizek and Others is a collection of scathing criticism that paints vivid theoretical and political frescoes as the background to his...

Slavoj Žižek A Žižekian Gaze at Education by Tony Wall and David Perrin explores the challenges facing education in contemporary capitalist society. The authors examine the tensions and...

Slavoj Žižek's philosophical core is a complex and often overlooked aspect of his work. This book provides a clear understanding of Žižek's central concern: using psychoanalysis to redeploy the...

The Fragile Absolute Or, Why Is the Christian Legacy Worth Fighting For?Slavoj Žižek's provocative exploration of the intersection of Christianity and Marxism challenges the dominant spiritual trends...

Žižek Reading Bonhoeffer Towards a Radical Critical TheologyThis book offers a critical examination of Bonhoeffer's social theology, exploring its relationship with Žižek's theological materialism...

Exploring the unconscious investments that drive education policy and practice, this book delves into the hidden desires and unspoken aspects of our engagements with learning.Drawing on theories from...

A Theology of Failure: Žižek Against Christian InnocenceMarika Rose offers a significant contribution to continental philosophy and theology, exploring how failure can be understood as central to...

The iek Reader by Elizabeth Wright and Edmond Wright provides an accessible introduction to the work of a prominent thinker known for his insightful and provocative ideas. This collection of writings...

Discover the key concepts and critical approaches of contemporary theorists in this comprehensive guide. Written by experienced lecturers, 15 taster essays provide an in-depth exploration of...

Paul's journeys are often associated with his travels in ancient times. However, this volume explores another kind of journey - one that takes place in our time, as Paul is co-opted by modern...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work explores the ideas of French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, delving into radical politics, philosophy, film and psychoanalysis. This book offers a fresh perspective on...

Slavoj Žižek's reinterpretation of Sophocles' Antigone offers a fresh perspective on the classic play. By imagining an alternative outcome, Žižek invites readers to reconsider the character and her...

Slavoj Žižek's Trouble in Paradise offers a provocative exploration of the global capitalist system and its ideological constraints. Drawing on diverse phenomena, from cultural trends to historical...

Pandemic! COVID-19 Shakes the WorldSlavoj Žižek offers a provocative analysis of the global pandemic, exploring its paradoxes and speculating on its profound consequences. In this concise snapshot,...

Slavoj Žižek's Christian Atheism explores the intersection of materialism and Christian theology, offering a unique insight into his theological project. Žižek argues that a true dialectical...

This provocative work by Slavoj Žižek explores the ideas of French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, linking his concepts to figures from Oedipus and Hegel. Žižek examines how Deleuzian ideas are reflected...

Slavoj Žižek's magnum opus presents a profound exploration of the "parallax gap" - a concept that delves into the ontological, scientific, and political realms. By examining this phenomenon, Žižek...

Slavoj Žižek and Mladen Dolar explore the nature of death in opera, a genre that has been around for centuries. While it is often associated with love and life, Žižek argues that opera itself may be...

The Indivisible Remainder: On Schelling and Related Matters by Slavoj Žižek Slavoj Žižek's latest work offers a profound exploration of the philosophical ideas of F.W.J. Schelling, a German idealist...

Slavoj Žižek's Interrogating the Real is a collection of writings that showcase the author's unique blend of philosophical and cultural commentary. Drawing on Marxist politics, Hegelian dialectics,...

Pandemic! 2 Chronicles of a Time Lost by Slavoj ZizekThis sequel to Pandemic!: COVID-19 Shakes the World explores the surprising dimensions of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing. The...

First as Tragedy, Then as Farce by Slavoj Zizek is an unflinching analysis of the demise of liberalism in the 21st century. The author examines landmark events such as the 9/11 attacks and the global...

Slavoj Žižek explores the intersection of philosophy and technology in this thought-provoking work. He examines how Hegel's ideas might be applied to our understanding of the 'wired brain' - a direct...

The Courage of Hopelessness: A Year of Acting DangerouslySlavoj Žižek explores the challenges of our troubled times, from mass migration and geopolitical tensions to terrorism and the emergence of...

This collection challenges the assumption that Slavoj Žižek's work is primarily relevant to film and cultural studies. Instead, it demonstrates his significance to literary criticism and theory.The...

Slavoj Žižek explores the complex and often contradictory nature of freedom in this thought-provoking philosophical work.The experience of true, radical freedom is fragile and transient, according to...

First published in 1989, Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology is a groundbreaking work that has had a lasting impact on contemporary commentary. This influential book introduced the...

Slavoj Žižek explores the intersection of philosophy and technology in this thought-provoking work, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of G.W.F. Hegel's birth.In Hegel in a Wired Brain, Žižek...

Terrorism and Communism: A Reply to Karl Kautsky by Leon Trotsky is a provocative commentary written during Russia's Civil War. In this new edition, Slavoj Žižek defends revolutionary violence...

Slavoj Žižek challenges the contemporary critique of ideology in this thought-provoking work. By revisiting German Idealism, Žižek seeks to recast the critique of ideology as a tool for disclosing...

Slavoj Žižek argues that totalitarianism is often misunderstood as a fixed concept, but in reality it is a complex and multifaceted idea. In "Did Somebody Say Totalitarianism?", Žižek examines the...

Slavoj Žižek explores the concept of 'event', examining how something happens and what it means. In this new series of commute-length books of original thought, he addresses fundamental questions...

Slavoj Žižek's "Violence Six Sideways Reflections" explores the complex relationship between violence and our societal systems. By examining the works of influential thinkers such as Marx, Sartre,...

For They Know Not What They Do Enjoyment as a Political Factor by Slavoj Zizek explores the complex relationship between ideology and human desire. In this thought-provoking work, Žižek examines how...

The Metastases of Enjoyment: On Women and Casualty by Slavoj Zizek This book explores the intersection of ideology, power, and violence in contemporary societies. Drawing on Lacanian psychoanalysis,...

Slavoj Žižek's provocative exploration of Christianity as a revolutionary collective challenges prevailing notions of spirituality and ethics. Drawing on Lacanian psychoanalysis, he critically...

Slavoj Žižek's Surplus-Enjoyment A Guide For The Non-Perplexed explores the concept of excess in contemporary life. He argues that what is surplus to our needs is inherently unsubstantial and...

Slavoj Žižek presents a rigorous articulation of his philosophical system in this new definition of dialectical materialism. He critiques and challenges various thinkers, including Alain Badiou,...

Slavoj Žižek's Surplus-Enjoyment A Guide For The Non-Perplexed explores the concept of excess in contemporary life. He argues that what is surplus to our needs is by its very nature unsubstantial and...

Slavoj Žižek's A Left that Dares to Speak Its Name is a collection of essays that tackle the major political issues of our time from a radical Leftist perspective. With characteristic irrepressible...

Transcendence explores key concepts in modern theological and philosophical thought, bringing together leading thinkers to examine this central idea.The contributors, including prominent scholars...

Robert Porter's Ideology explores the relationship between ideology and reality, as well as its connection to ethics. Drawing on the work of Jurgen Habermas, Gilles Deleuze, and Slavoj Zizek, Porter...

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...

Slavoj Žižek's guide to Hollywood through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis is a thought-provoking exploration of cinema and its underlying ideas. By examining over 100 years of American film, from...

Slavoj Žižek explores the limitations of modern tolerance in his thought-provoking work "En defensa de la intolerancia". In this book, Žižek challenges the prevailing liberal notion of...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work is a direct and uncompromising reflection on the present state of affairs in Europe.The author tackles the complex issues surrounding the arrival of refugees and migrants,...

Slavoj Žižek and John Milbank engage in a thought-provoking debate about the nature of theology, faith, and reason. In "The Monstrosity of Christ Paradox or Dialectic?", these two influential...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work is a provocative exploration of our chaotic world. In this collection of essays, he tackles topics such as the war in Ukraine, contemporary Hollywood blockbusters, and...

Slavoj Žižek argues that the refugee crisis presents an opportunity for Europe to redefine itself. However, this process requires acknowledging that large migrations are our future and committing to...

Hitchcock Annual volume 25 presents in-depth analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's films through essays and review essays. This collection explores themes such as the heroines, villains, and sound design...

Slavoj Žižek's passionate defence of Jacques Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis as a procedure of reading. This book uses excerpts from Lacan's core ideas to explain essential...

One hundred years after the Russian Revolution, Slavoj Žižek explores why Lenin's thought remains relevant today. This collection of Lenin's original texts sheds new light on his true greatness as a...

Global capitalism is facing its terminal crisis. Slavoj Žižek identifies four horsemen of this apocalypse: ecological crisis, economic imbalances, biogenetic revolution, and social divisions. As the...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work explores the impact of technological advancements on our world. In "Like a Thief in Broad Daylight", the renowned philosopher examines how the automation of work,...

Utopia or Bust: A Guide to the Present Crisis by Benjamin Kunkel is an introduction to contemporary critical theory that explores the ongoing crisis of capitalism. Written with wit and verve, this...

Welcome to the Desert of the Real: Five Essays on September 11 and Related DatesSlavoj Žižek challenges the notion that we are forced to take sides in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, instead...

Slavoj Žižek's latest work offers a radical revision of contemporary philosophy, arguing that dialectical materialism is the only true philosophical inheritor of Hegel's "speculative" approach...

The Relevance of the Communist Manifesto by Slavoj Zizek explores how Marxist ideas continue to shape our understanding of exploitation and capitalism. While Marx's original analysis may not be...

Slavoj Žižek's Mapping Ideology offers a comprehensive exploration of the concept of ideology in contemporary thought. This collection brings together key writings from leading thinkers, including...

Contingency, Hegemony, Universality: Contemporary Dialogues on the Left is a groundbreaking collection of essays by three leading thinkers in contemporary philosophy and politics. Judith Butler,...

A Critical Sense brings together in a single volume the leading figures of contemporary radical theory. This collection of interviews offers a fascinating overview of the lines of thought of today's...

Slavoj Žižek explores the films of Alfred Hitchcock in this new edition, featuring a brand-new essay. The author examines the films' narrative content and formal procedures to uncover hidden...

After the Cataclysm: The Political Economy of Human Rights, Volume II is a provocative work that challenges prevailing narratives on human rights and Western interventions in Asia. Chomsky and...

A Defence of History and Class Consciousness Tailism and the Dialectic by Georg Lukacs, György Lukács, Slavoj Zizek, John Rees. In 1920s response to criticism, this manuscript was thought lost...

An Insurrectionist Manifesto: Four New Gospels for a Radical Politics by Ward Blanton presents a provocative rethinking of politics and theology. Drawing on philosophical models, it offers a...

Virtue and Terror by Maximilien Robespierre In this thought-provoking work, Robespierre defends his role in the French Revolution, providing a justification for the violent measures taken during the...

Reading Hegel by Slavoj Zizek, Frank Ruda, and Agon Hamza is a collection of essays that openly affirms the importance and validity of Hegelianism in contemporary thought. A group of like-minded...

In Search of Wagner by Theodor Adorno A provocative study of Europe's most controversial composer, this book explores the intersection of music and culture in 19th-century Germany. Adorno examines...

The Promises of the Past: A Discontinuous History of Art in Former Eastern EuropeThis groundbreaking publication challenges traditional notions of art history by reinterpreting the complex...

Oxana Timofeeva's The History of Animals: A Philosophy offers a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with animals. By challenging traditional distinctions between humans and animals,...

Bruce Robbins explores the concept of cosmopolitanism in the face of perpetual war. In this thought-provoking work, he examines the relationship between traditional notions of loyalty and belonging,...

A thought-provoking exploration of three major faith-based systems of belief, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, is presented in this book. Slavoj Zizek and Boris Gunjevic apply Hegelian and Lacanian...

Biopolitics: A Reader brings together key texts that have shaped our understanding of politics and life. At its core is the concept of biopolitics, which examines the relationship between power,...

Fredric Jameson's "An American Utopia" presents a provocative challenge to conventional leftist notions of an emancipated society. Universal conscription, the acknowledgment of envy and resentment as...

The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Rancière explores the intricate connection between art and politics. By examining the shared boundaries that define both, Rancière reveals how "aesthetics" can...

Theoretical Times by Steve Redhead explores the current global state, characterized by economic, environmental, and cultural crises. A new battle is emerging within the right, pitting globalists...

Hegel and the Art of Negation: Negativity, Creativity and Contemporary Thought by Andrew W. Hass explores the enduring relevance of Hegel's philosophy in contemporary thought. Recent thinkers such as...

Hegel & the Infinite Religion, Politics, and Dialectic explores the enduring relevance of Hegel's thought in contemporary philosophy, politics, and religion. A diverse range of thinkers apply Hegel's...

The Age of Inequality: A 40-Year Investigation into Corporate America's War on Working People In This Times magazine has spent four decades documenting the alarming rise in inequality and the decline...

Tragedy: A New Account of Tragedy and Its Fundamental Position in Western Culture. Terry Eagleton's compelling exploration of tragedy in Western culture delves into its nuances, examining the...

A trenchant critique of Western Marxism, counterposing its complicity with imperialist logic against a resurgent anti-imperialism, is presented in this paradigm-shifting book. Domenico Losurdo...