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Author:   Slavoj Zizek (Institute of Sociology, Ljubljana in Slovenia)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Polity Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
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9780745663746

ISBN 10:   0745663745
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   04 July 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Impossible Absolute Knowledge 1 Book I: Hegel with Lacan 7 1. “The Formal Aspect”: Reason versus Understanding 9 2. The Retroactive Performative, or How the Necessary Emerges from the Contingent 21 3. The Dialectic as Logic of the Signifier (1): The One of Self-Reference 35 4. The Dialectic as Logic of the Signifier (2): The Real of the “Triad” 54 5. Das Ungeschehenmachen: How is Lacan a Hegelian? 70 6. The “Cunning of Reason,” or the True Nature of the Hegelian Teleology 83 7. “The Suprasensible is the Phenomenon as Phenomenon,” or How Hegel Goes Beyond the Kantian Thing-in-Itself 97 8. Two Hegelian Witz, Which Help Us Understand Why Absolute Knowledge Is Divisive 105 Book II: Post-Hegelian Impasses 125 9. The Secret of the Commodity Form: Why is Marx the Inventor of the Symptom? 127 10. Ideology Between the Dream and the Phantasy: A First Attempt at Defining “Totalitarianism” 146 11. Divine Psychosis, Political Psychosis: A Second Attempt at Defining “Totalitarianism” 156 12. Between Two Deaths: Third, and Final, Attempt at Defining “Totalitarianism” 175 13. The Quilting Point of Ideology: Or Why Lacan is Not a “Poststructuralist” 195 14. Naming and Contingency: Hegel and Analytic Philosophy 209 References 230 Index 236

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The Most Sublime Hysteric clearly outlines the logic at the basis of the thought of the most important philosopher of our time. With care and precision, i ek conjoins Hegel and Lacan, building the components of his own unique and powerful philosophical system. This long-awaited translation of i ek's doctoral dissertation provides a valuable new point of entry to his work, appropriate for experts and newcomers alike.Jodi Dean, Hobart and William Smith CollegesSlavoj i ek's doctoral thesis on Hegel, Lacan, and the impasses of post-Hegelianism is as fresh today as it was in 1982. Written with his characteristic wit and exceptional lucidity, this book will clarify the foundational ideas of one of the greatest thinkers of our time.Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los Angeles

Zizek?s playful writing style presents the reader with apposite and amusing examples, from Franz Kafka to Jane Austen, which clarify and enliven his arguments. Zizek?s book bursts with reflection, observation, wit and raw iconoclastic conclusions. Zizek?s magnetic style and radical ideas are a welcome and inspiring breath of fresh air. It is possible that through revealing how we make sense of our past The Most Sublime Hysteric may help us to cultivate a better future. Morning Star The Most Sublime Hysteric clearly outlines the logic at the basis of the thought of the most important philosopher of our time. With care and precision, Zizek conjoins Hegel and Lacan, building the components of his own unique and powerful philosophical system. This long-awaited translation of Zizek's doctoral dissertation provides a valuable new point of entry to his work, appropriate for experts and newcomers alike. Jodi Dean, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Slavoj Zizek?s doctoral thesis on Hegel, Lacan, and the impasses of post-Hegelianism is as fresh today as it was in 1982. Written with his characteristic wit and exceptional lucidity, this book will clarify the foundational ideas of one of the greatest thinkers of our time. Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los Angeles What a fascinating document it is. Irish Left Review

Zizek's playful writing style presents the reader with apposite and amusing examples, from Franz Kafka to Jane Austen, which clarify and enliven his arguments. Zizek's book bursts with reflection, observation, wit and raw iconoclastic conclusions. Zizek's magnetic style and radical ideas are a welcome and inspiring breath of fresh air. It is possible that through revealing how we make sense of our past The Most Sublime Hysteric may help us to cultivate a better future. Morning Star The Most Sublime Hysteric clearly outlines the logic at the basis of the thought of the most important philosopher of our time. With care and precision, Zizek conjoins Hegel and Lacan, building the components of his own unique and powerful philosophical system. This long-awaited translation of Zizek's doctoral dissertation provides a valuable new point of entry to his work, appropriate for experts and newcomers alike. Jodi Dean, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Slavoj Zizek's doctoral thesis on Hegel, Lacan, and the impasses of post-Hegelianism is as fresh today as it was in 1982. Written with his characteristic wit and exceptional lucidity, this book will clarify the foundational ideas of one of the greatest thinkers of our time. Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los Angeles What a fascinating document it is. Irish Left Review

Zizek s playful writing style presents the reader withapposite and amusing examples, from Franz Kafka to Jane Austen,which clarify and enliven his arguments. Zizek s book burstswith reflection, observation, wit and raw iconoclastic conclusions.Zizek s magnetic style and radical ideas are a welcome andinspiring breath of fresh air. It is possible that throughrevealing how we make sense of our past The Most SublimeHysteric may help us to cultivate a better future. Morning Star The Most Sublime Hysteric clearly outlines the logic at thebasis of the thought of the most important philosopher of our time.With care and precision, Zizek conjoins Hegel and Lacan, buildingthe components of his own unique and powerful philosophical system.This long-awaited translation of Zizek's doctoral dissertationprovides a valuable new point of entry to his work, appropriate forexperts and newcomers alike. Jodi Dean, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Slavoj Zizek s doctoral thesis on Hegel, Lacan, and theimpasses of post-Hegelianism is as fresh today as it was in 1982.Written with his characteristic wit and exceptional lucidity, thisbook will clarify the foundational ideas of one of the greatestthinkers of our time. Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los Angeles What a fascinating document it is. Irish Left Review

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Slavoj Zizek is Professor at the Institute of Sociology, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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