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Absolute Recoil

Towards a New Foundation of Dialectical Materialism
Book • 2014
In Absolute Recoil, Slavoj Žižek delves into the intricacies of Hegelian dialectics, offering a unique interpretation informed by Lacanian psychoanalysis.

He challenges conventional understandings of Hegel, emphasizing the inherent instability and contradictions within his system.

Žižek focuses on the concept of negativity, arguing that it is not simply a stage to be overcome but a fundamental aspect of reality.

He explores the implications of this negativity for political theory and social critique, offering a powerful framework for understanding contemporary social and political phenomena.

The book is a significant contribution to Hegelian scholarship and offers a compelling synthesis of Hegelian and Lacanian thought.

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Mentioned by Todd as one of Žižek's major books on Hegel, showcasing his unique synthesis of Hegelian and Lacanian thought.
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