Zizek, Slavoj

Surplus-Enjoyment: A Guide For The Non-Perplexed

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ISBN 13:
9781350226258
author:
Zizek, Slavoj
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.43 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:
New
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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 unnecessary, yet it's precisely this surplus that allows us to truly enjoy what we have. Žižek examines various aspects of society, from popular culture to philosophical thought, to understand how our society functions as a system of enjoyment. By recognizing the underlying dynamics of this system, he seeks to explain the current political impasses and potentially find a way out of the cycle of surplus enjoyment. Through his analysis, Žižek invites readers to consider the nature of enjoyment in excess and its implications for our understanding of politics and society.

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