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Sex and the Failed Absolute

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In _Sex and the Failed Absolute_, Slavoj Žižek embarks on an exploration of contemporary philosophy to challenge existing notions of absolute truth. Through an analysis combining philosophy, psychoanalysis, and theology, he seeks to understand how our perceptions shape and are shaped by realities of modern life. Žižek offers a radical reinterpretation of dialectical materialism, questioning the boundaries of philosophical discourse.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersections of philosophy and psychoanalysis, and enjoy Slavoj Žižek's unique approach to discussing contemporary culture and ideology. Exploring intricate ideas on reality, truth, and the human condition, it offers a challenging and thought-provoking read for those interested in deep intellectual exploration.

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Sex and the Failed Absolute

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In the most rigorous articulation of his philosophical system to date, Slavoj Žižek provides nothing short of a new definition of dialectical materialism.

In forging this new materialism, Žižek critiques and challenges not only the work of Alain Badiou, Robert Brandom, Joan Copjec, Quentin Meillassoux, and Julia Kristeva (to name but a few), but everything from popular science and quantum mechanics to sexual difference and analytic philosophy. Alongside striking images of the Möbius strip, the cross-cap, and the Klein bottle, Žižek brings alive the Hegelian triad of being-essence-notion.

Radical new readings of Hegel, and Kant, sit side by side with characteristically lively commentaries on film, politics, and culture.

Here is Žižek at his interrogative best.

Sex and the Failed Absolute showcases Žižek's distinctive philosophical style as he explores these complex themes with depth and intellectual flair.

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Several reviews highlight Sex and the Failed Absolute as one of Slavoj Žižek's most organised and structured works, praised for its relative clarity compared to earlier writings. It is celebrated for its insightful critique of contemporary capitalism, echoing the excitement of Žižek’s earlier works. Many reviewers commend his ability to offer perceptive and counterintuitive observations, positioning the book as a significant contribution to cultural theory and dialectical materialism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350202412

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 496

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Slavoj Zizek

About the Author

Slavoj Žižek is a Hegelian philosopher, a Lacanian psychoanalyst, and a Communist. He is International Director at the Birkbeck Institute for Humanities, University of London, UK, Visiting Professor at the New York University, USA, and Senior Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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