Slavoj Zizek
Courage of Hopelessness Paperback Book
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The maverick philosopher returns to explore todays idealogical, political and economic battles, and asks whether radical change is possibleIn these troubled times, even the most pessimistic diagnosis of our future ends with an uplifting hint that things might not be as bad as all that, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.Yet, argues Slavoj iek, it is only when we have admit to ourselves that our situation is completely hopeless that the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact the headlight of a train approaching us from the opposite direction that fundamental change can be brought about. Surveying the various challenges in the world today, from mass migration and geopolitical tensions to terrorism, the explosion of rightist populism and the emergence of new radical politics all of which, in their own way, express the impasses of global capitalism iek explores whether there still remains the possibility for genuine change. Today, he proposes, the only true question is,or should be, this do we endorse the predominant acceptance of capitalism as fact of human nature, or does todays capitalism contain strong enough antagonisms to prevent its infinite reproduction? Can we, he asks, move beyond the failure of socialism, and beyond the current wave of populist rage, and initiate radical change before the train hits? iek is a thinker who regards nothing as outside his field the result is deeply interesting and provocative Guardian iek leaves no social or cultural...
Binding: Paperback;336 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: HPS; Weight: 368 g; Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 23
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The maverick philosopher returns to explore todays idealogical, political and economic battles, and asks whether radical change is possibleIn these troubled times, even the most pessimistic diagnosis of our future ends with an uplifting hint that things might not be as bad as all that, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.Yet, argues Slavoj iek, it is only when we have admit to ourselves that our situation is completely hopeless that the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact the headlight of a train approaching us from the opposite direction that fundamental change can be brought about. Surveying the various challenges in the world today, from mass migration and geopolitical tensions to terrorism, the explosion of rightist populism and the emergence of new radical politics all of which, in their own way, express the impasses of global capitalism iek explores whether there still remains the possibility for genuine change. Today, he proposes, the only true question is,or should be, this do we endorse the predominant acceptance of capitalism as fact of human nature, or does todays capitalism contain strong enough antagonisms to prevent its infinite reproduction? Can we, he asks, move beyond the failure of socialism, and beyond the current wave of populist rage, and initiate radical change before the train hits? iek is a thinker who regards nothing as outside his field the result is deeply interesting and provocative Guardian iek leaves no social or cultural...
Binding: Paperback;336 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: HPS; Weight: 368 g; Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 23
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Slavoj Zizek
Courage of Hopelessness Paperback Book
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