i ek and Freedom

This book is an exploration of iek's theory of freedom. By examining key passages in iek's work the aim is to provide a functional, serviceable philosophy of power and ideology and show how this philosophy of power relates to freedom. Although some, like Noam Chomsky, have criticized iek's work as having no guiding principles, it is suggested that this misses the fact that iek's philosophy utilizes a dialectical methodology that often appears contradictory. Though a highly astute reader with a background in the philosophical texts he frequently cites (the German Idealists, Freud, and modern philosophers), it becomes clear that there is a uniquely Zizekian philosophy that mobilizes a radical hermeneutics of freedom.

Explores iek's theory of freedom Provides a functional, serviceable philosophy of power and ideology Shows how iek's philosophy of power relates to freedom.

Auteur

Bradley Kaye is Adjunct Professor at SUNY Fredonia's Socio-Justice Sciences Department, Fredonia, NY, USA.

Texte du rabat

This book is an exploration of i ek's theory of freedom. By examining key passages in i ek's work the aim is to provide a functional, serviceable philosophy of power and ideology and show how this philosophy of power relates to freedom. Although some, like Noam Chomsky, have criticized i ek's work as having no guiding principles, it is suggested that this misses the fact that i ek's philosophy utilizes a dialectical methodology that often appears contradictory. Though a highly astute reader with a background in the philosophical texts he frequently cites (the German Idealists, Freud, and modern philosophers), it becomes clear that there is a uniquely Zizekian philosophy that mobilizes a radical hermeneutics of freedom.

Contenu
Chapter 1 What is the Parallax View?.- Chapter 2 What About Life?.- Chapter 3 What is Ideology?.- Chapter 4 Lacan, Discourses and Social Bonds I: Graphs of Desire.- Chapter 5 Lacan, Discourses and Social Bonds II: Aggressivity and Narcissistic Rage.- Chapter 6 Cynicism / Ressentiment as the Function of Ideology.- Chapter 7 What Does it Mean to be Free?: Hermeneutics of Freedom .- Chapter 8 Utopia and the Parallax View