The Background and Trajectory of Slavoj Žižek

This chapter discusses the background and political evolution of Slavoj Žižek, a philosopher known for his radical Marxist ideas. It explores Žižek's early days as an anti-communist activist in Yugoslavia, his role in founding a liberal political party, and his work as a political commentator. The chapter also examines the fusion of Marxism and psychoanalysis in Žižek's thought.