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The Sublime Object of Ideology

Slavoj Žižek
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The Sublime Object of Ideology

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989

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Slavoj Žižek

The Sublime Object of Ideology

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Setting

1980s

Topic
Philosophy

Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Sublime Object of Ideology, Slavoj Žižek explores the intricate links between ideology and the human psyche. He utilizes Lacanian psychoanalysis to examine how beliefs shape societal and individual realities, emphasizing the unconscious mechanisms that uphold structures of power and meaning. Žižek reveals ideology’s omnipresence and its role in mediating human experiences and perceptions.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Challenging

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,768 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sublime Object of Ideology by Slavoj Žižek is praised for its innovative synthesis of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Marxist theory, offering profound insights into the function of ideology. However, its dense theoretical language and complex ideas may challenge readers unfamiliar with these concepts. Overall, it's a thought-provoking but demanding read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sublime Object of Ideology?

A reader captivated by Marxist theory, psychoanalysis, and Lacanian philosophy would enjoy Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology. Similar works include Capital by Karl Marx and Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault, appealing to those interested in cultural critique and the intricacies of ideology.

4.1

5,768 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Setting

1980s

Topic
Philosophy

Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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