Author: Slavoj Žižek

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Looking Awry: An Introduction to Jacques Lacan through Popular Culture : Book Review

Looking Awry: An Introduction to Jacques Lacan through Popular Culture : Book Review

"Looking Awry" by Slavoj Žižek offers a fresh and thought-provoking exploration of ideology and its profound impact on our perception of reality. Throughout the book, Žižek delves into various aspects of ideology, using examples from popular culture, film, and philosophy to dissect the hidden mechanisms at work. One key concept...

The Neighbor: Three Inquiries in Political Theology : Book Review

The Neighbor: Three Inquiries in Political Theology : Book Review

"The Neighbor" by Slavoj Žižek offers a fascinating and thought-provoking examination of the concept of neighborliness and its significance in our modern society. Through a combination of philosophical, sociological, and cultural analyses, Žižek argues that our understanding of the neighbor is closely intertwined with ideas surrounding identity, ideology, and the...

Iraq: The Borrowed Kettle : Book Review

Iraq: The Borrowed Kettle : Book Review

"Iraq: The Borrowed Kettle" by Slavoj Žižek provides a thought-provoking and deeply analytical exploration of the Iraq War and its implications. Žižek, known for his unique and provocative style of philosophical analysis, critically examines the motivations and justifications behind the war, while also delving into broader geopolitical and ideological issues....

The Fragile Absolute: Or, Why Is the Christian Legacy Worth Fighting For? : Book Review

The Fragile Absolute: Or, Why Is the Christian Legacy Worth Fighting For? : Book Review

"The Fragile Absolute: Or, Why is the Christian Legacy Worth Fighting For?" by Slavoj Žižek is a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of the Christian heritage in contemporary society. Despite the decline of religious beliefs, particularly in the Western world, Žižek argues that Christianity still holds valuable insights that can...

Welcome to the Desert of the Real: Five Essays on September 11 and Related Dates : Book Review

Welcome to the Desert of the Real: Five Essays on September 11 and Related Dates : Book Review

"Welcome to the Desert of the Real" by Slavoj Žižek is a captivating and intellectually stimulating book that delves into the intricacies of our modern society. With his thought-provoking ideas and unique perspective, Žižek challenges conventional notions of reality and explores various cultural, political, and social issues. The book begins...

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