Freedom
A Disease Without Cure
(Autor) Slavoj Zizek"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 Zizek argues that the experience of true, radical freedom is transient and fragile. Countering the idea of libertarian individualism, Zizek draws on philosophers including Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Timothy Morton, as well as the work of Kandinsky, Agatha Christie and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to examine the many facets of freedom and what we can learn from each of them. Tracing its connection to a variety of issues, including environmental breakdown, capitalism, and war, he shows through this entertaining and illuminating journey how a deeper understanding of freedom can offer hope in dark times.
Slavoj Zizek
Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher known for his work in critical theory and psychoanalysis. His most famous work, "The Sublime Object of Ideology," critiques contemporary culture and politics with a unique blend of humor and insight. Žižek's contributions to literature include challenging traditional ideologies and reimagining the role of ideology in society.
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