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Absolute Recoil: Towards A New Foundation Of Dialectical Materialism
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A Contemporary Philosophical Masterwork From One Of The Worlds Bestknown Public Intellectuals (New York Review Of Books)Philosophical Materialism In All Its Forms From Scientific Naturalism To Deleuzian New Materialism Has Failed To Meet The Key Theoretical And Political Challenges Of The Modern World. This Is The Burden Of Philosopher Slavoj Ieks Argument In This Pathbreaking And Eclectic New Work. Recent History Has Seen Developments Such As Quantum Physics And Freudian Psychoanalysis, Not To Speak Of The Failure Of Twentiethcentury Communism, Shake Our Understanding Of Existence.In The Process, The Dominant Tradition In Western Philosophy Lost Its Moorings. To Bring Materialism Up To Date, Iek Himself A Committed Materialist And Communist Proposes A Radical Revision Of Our Intellectual Heritage. He Argues That Dialectical Materialism Is The Only True Philosophical Inheritor Of What Hegel Designated The Speculative Approach In Thought.Absolute Recoil Is A Startling Reformulation Of The Basis And Possibilities Of Contemporary Philosophy. While Focusing On How To Overcome The Transcendental Approach Without Regressing To Nave, Prekantian Realism, Iek Offers A Series Of Excursions Into Todays Political, Artistic, And Ideological Landscape, From Arnold Schoenbergs Music To The Films Of Ernst Lubitsch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Absolute Recoil'? A: 'Absolute Recoil' by Slavoj Žižek explores the inadequacies of contemporary philosophical materialism and proposes a radical revision of dialectical materialism as a response to modern theoretical and political challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Absolute Recoil'? A: The author of 'Absolute Recoil' is Slavoj Žižek, a well-known philosopher and public intellectual recognized for his contributions to contemporary philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Absolute Recoil'? A: 'Absolute Recoil' was published on October 7, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Absolute Recoil' have? A: 'Absolute Recoil' consists of 444 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Absolute Recoil' have? A: 'Absolute Recoil' is available in hardcover binding, which enhances its durability and presentation.
- Q: What category does 'Absolute Recoil' fall under? A: 'Absolute Recoil' is categorized under Criticism & Theory, reflecting its philosophical and critical analysis.
- Q: Is 'Absolute Recoil' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: 'Absolute Recoil' is a complex philosophical text that may be more suitable for readers with some background in philosophy or those interested in advanced theoretical concepts.
- Q: Does 'Absolute Recoil' include illustrations? A: 'Absolute Recoil' is noted as an illustrated edition, which may include visual aids to complement the text.
- Q: What are the key subjects discussed in 'Absolute Recoil'? A: 'Absolute Recoil' discusses key subjects such as dialectical materialism, the impact of modern developments in philosophy and science, and critiques of previous philosophical traditions.
- Q: Is 'Absolute Recoil' a new or used book? A: 'Absolute Recoil' is listed as a new book, ensuring that readers will receive a pristine copy.