Postcapitalist Desire

Discover the groundbreaking compilation of Mark Fisher's lecture notes, intricately edited by Matt Colquhoun, in this essential text for those intrigued by the intersections of desire and capitalism. This book, published by Random House US in 2021, spans an impressive 751 pages of insightful reflections, engaging with profound questions like 'Do we really want what we say we want?' Fisher's provocative examination of how desire operates within capitalist structures captures the essence of contemporary thought and its historical roots. By analyzing the cultural ramifications of the counterculture movement in the 1970s, this collection enables readers to uncover new forms of desire that resonate across time. Perfect for educators, students, and anyone interested in left-accelerationism, it invites a deep dive into consciousness raising, blending academia with the psychedelic experience. This brand new hardcover volume is not just a purchase; it's an investment in critical thinking and a compelling dialogue on the future of desire beyond capitalism. Explore the unfinished yet revolutionary ideas that continue to shape our understanding of society and self. Ideal for lovers of philosophical literature and those on a quest for postcapitalist frameworks, this text is a must-have addition to your library. Dive into the realm of cognitive exploration and redefine your perspective on desire today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913462482
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 751


Description:
Edited and with an introduction by Matt Colquhoun, this collection of lecture notes and transcriptions reveals acclaimed writer and blogger Mark Fisher in his element -- the classroom -- outlining a project that Fisher's death left so bittersweetly unfinished.

Beginning with that most fundamental of questions -- "Do we really want what we say we want?" -- Fisher explores the relationship between desire and capitalism, and wonders what new forms of desire we might still excavate from the past, present, and future. From the emergence and failure of the counterculture in the 1970s to the continued development of his left-accelerationist line of thinking, this volume charts a tragically interrupted course for thinking about the raising of a new kind of consciousness, and the cultural and political implications of doing so.

For Fisher, this process of consciousness raising was always, fundamentally, psychedelic -- just not in the way that we might think...