Violence (BIG IDEAS//small books)

The book "Violence" by Slavoj Žižek is a thought-provoking exploration of the various forms of violence that shape our world.

Drawing from history, philosophy, movies, and psychiatry, Žižek offers a unique perspective on the complex relationship between violence and society.

He examines the ways in which violence can be both subjective (crime, terror) and objective (racism, hate speech, discrimination), as well as systemic (the catastrophic effects of economic and political systems). Through a series of insightful discussions on globalization, capitalism, fundamentalism, and language, Žižek challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about violence and its role in shaping our world.

He argues that the advent of civilization may actually cause more violence than it prevents, and suggests that contemplation and thought may be the appropriate form of action against violence today. With praise from renowned thinkers such as Terry Eagleton and The London Review of Books, Žižek's work is sure to confirm his standing as one of the most erudite and incendiary modern thinkers.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration of violence and its impact on our world.