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Freedom

A Disease Without Cure
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Freedom by Slavoj Žižek delves into the complex philosophical analysis of freedom in the modern age, exploring how it is entangled with social, political, and psychological dimensions. Žižek offers a critical examination of contemporary society, challenging conventional understandings and proposing a radical reconceptualisation of what it truly means to be free. Through thought-provoking insights, the book encourages readers to question and redefine their own perceptions of liberty.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring provocative ideas and complex philosophical debates about autonomy, freedom, and society. Slavoj Žižek delivers his characteristic blend of wit and insight, challenging conventional perspectives and encouraging readers to question their understanding of freedom in contemporary contexts. It's a compelling choice for those intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and psychology.

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Freedom

"A radical new take on a perennial question in philosophy - can we ever be free? - by one of the world's most famous living philosophers"--

A radical new take on a perennial question in philosophy - can we ever be free? - by one of the world's most famous living philosophers.

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We are all afraid that new dangers pose a threat to our hard-won freedoms, so what deserves attention is precisely the notion of freedom.

The concept of freedom is deceptively simple. We think we understand it, but the moment we try and define it, we encounter contradictions. In this new philosophical exploration, Slavoj Žižek argues that the experience of true, radical freedom is transient and fragile.

Countering the idea of libertarian individualism, Žižek draws on philosophers Hegel, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger, as well as the work of Kandinsky and Agatha Christie, to examine the many facets of freedom and what we can learn from each of them.

Today, with the latest advances in digital control, our social activity can be controlled and regulated to such a degree that the liberal notion of a free individual becomes obsolete and even meaningless. How will we be obliged to reinvent (or limit) the contours of our freedom?

Tracing its connection to everything from capitalism and war to the state and environmental breakdown, Žižek takes us on an illuminating and entertaining journey that shows how a deeper understanding of freedom can offer hope in dark times.

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Freedom by Slavoj Žižek is praised for Žižek's inventive and meticulous close reading skills, as noted by The Spectator. The New Yorker highlights him as a master of counterintuitive observations, which adds depth and intrigue to his philosophical discussions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350357129

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 328

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Slavoj Zizek

About the Author

Slavoj Žižek is a Hegelian philosopher, a Lacanian psychoanalyst, and a Communist. He is International Director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities, University of London, UK; Global Distinguished Professor of German at New York University, USA; Professor of Philosophy at The European Graduate School / EGS, Switzerland; and Senior Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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