Slavoj Žižek
What’s inside
Slavoj Žižek’s ‘First as Tragedy, Then as Farce’ critiques global capitalism through the lens of Marxist philosophy, examining events from 9/11 to the 2008 financial crisis.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of contemporary political ideologies
- Critical analysis of post-9/11 capitalism
- Exposure to Marxist philosophical perspectives
- Insights into neoliberalism and its critiques
Key Points
- The failure of global capitalism as seen in the 2008 crisis
- Ideological dimensions of the War on Terror
- The concept of ‘communism’ as a political notion
- Critique of liberal democratic ideology
- Analysis of cultural phenomena through Marxist theory
- The role of ideology in contemporary capitalism
Who’s it For
- Students of Philosophy
- Critics of Capitalism
- Political Science Enthusiasts
- Readers Interested in Marxist Theory
About the author
Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic known for his provocative ideas on politics and culture.