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Introducing Slavoj Žižek: A Graphic Guide to His Work

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Slavoj Žižek is one of the most influential philosophers of our time. His work has been translated into more than 30 languages and he has been the subject of numerous books, articles, and documentaries.

Introducing Slavoj Zizek: A Graphic Guide (Introducing 0)

Introducing Slavoj Zizek: A Graphic Guide (Introducing... Book 0)

by Jan Greitens

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Žižek's work is often complex and challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding. He offers a unique perspective on the world that can help us to understand the challenges of our time and to find new ways of thinking about the future.

Introducing Slavoj Žižek: A Graphic Guide to His Work is the perfect to the work of this important thinker. Written by a team of experts, this book provides a clear and concise overview of Žižek's key ideas.

The book is divided into four parts:

Part One: The Basics introduces Žižek's life and work, and provides a brief overview of his key ideas.
Part Two: The Lacanian Turn explores Žižek's engagement with the work of Jacques Lacan, and shows how this has shaped his thinking on subjectivity, desire, and the unconscious.
Part Three: The Political examines Žižek's political philosophy, and explores his views on capitalism, communism, and the future of democracy.
Part Four: The Other Side of Žižek looks at some of the criticisms of Žižek's work, and provides a balanced assessment of his contribution to philosophy.

Introducing Slavoj Žižek: A Graphic Guide to His Work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the work of one of the most important philosophers of our time. Clear, concise, and engaging, this book is the perfect to Žižek's thought.

Endorsements

"A brilliant to the work of one of the most important philosophers of our time. Žižek's ideas are complex and challenging, but this book makes them accessible to a wide audience. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in." - Terry Eagleton, author of Why Marx Was Right

"A clear and concise overview of Žižek's key ideas. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this important thinker." - Judith Butler, author of Gender Trouble

About the Authors

Scott Cutler is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of The Question of Ethics: A Lacanian Perspective.

Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural theorist. He is the author of more than 50 books, including The Sublime Object of Ideology, The Ticklish Subject, and Less Than Nothing.

Introducing Slavoj Zizek: A Graphic Guide (Introducing... Book 0)

by Jan Greitens

4.4 out of 5