The Courage Of Hopelessness

Discover 'The Courage of Hopelessness,' a thought-provoking exploration by Slavoj Zizek that challenges the status quo of global capitalism. This trade paperback (UK) edition, published by Penguin UK, contains 336 engaging pages where Zizek confronts the pressing issues of our times. In a world plagued by mass migration, geopolitical tensions, and the rise of right-wing populism, Zizek urges readers to confront the uncomfortable truth of our dire situation. He argues that genuine change can only emerge once we acknowledge the hopelessness of our current state, likening the 'light at the end of the tunnel' to an oncoming train. Zizek's insightful critique invites you to examine whether today's capitalism can endure or if we are destined for a radical transformation. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of contemporary politics and the urgent need for action. Get your copy today and delve into this captivating analysis of social dynamics, historical patterns, and the future possibilities our society faces. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item! Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery. Perfect for readers interested in political theory, philosophy, and contemporary issues, 'The Courage of Hopelessness' is a must-have addition to your collection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986098
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336


Description:
In 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 Zizek, it is only when we have admitted 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 - Zizek 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 a fact of human nature, or does today's 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?

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