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The Plague of Fantasies
Book • 1997
Slavoj Žižek's "The Plague of Fantasies" delves into the complexities of ideology and its manifestation in everyday life.
Žižek uses Lacanian psychoanalysis to dissect societal structures and power dynamics, often employing provocative and unconventional examples.
The book explores the ways in which ideology shapes our perceptions and actions, subtly influencing even seemingly mundane aspects of existence.
Žižek's writing style is known for its dense prose and challenging arguments, requiring careful consideration from the reader.
The book's central theme revolves around the ways in which ideological fantasies shape our reality and maintain social control.
Žižek uses Lacanian psychoanalysis to dissect societal structures and power dynamics, often employing provocative and unconventional examples.
The book explores the ways in which ideology shapes our perceptions and actions, subtly influencing even seemingly mundane aspects of existence.
Žižek's writing style is known for its dense prose and challenging arguments, requiring careful consideration from the reader.
The book's central theme revolves around the ways in which ideological fantasies shape our reality and maintain social control.
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Mentioned by Todd McGowan in reference to Zizek's quote about the difficulty of discussing daydreams.
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