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Zizek's Jokes (Did You Hear the One About Hegel and Negation?)
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Slavoj Žižek
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Philosophical insights through Žižek's humorous anecdotes.
If philosophy often seems daunting to you, Žižek's Jokes might offer a refreshing alternative. Slavoj Žižek weaves philosophy with humor, creating a book that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. It's like attending an eccentric professor's lecture, where the complexities of Hegel and Lacan are lightened up with a good laugh. This compilation not only showcases Žižek's wit but also serves as a unique gateway into deeper philosophical understanding.
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ISBN: 9780262026710
Authors:
Slavoj Žižek
Publisher: Mit Pr
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.49
(rated by 1407 readers)
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Philosophical insights through Žižek's humorous anecdotes.
If philosophy often seems daunting to you, Žižek's Jokes might offer a refreshing alternative. Slavoj Žižek weaves philosophy with humor, creating a book that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. It's like attending an eccentric professor's lecture, where the complexities of Hegel and Lacan are lightened up with a good laugh. This compilation not only showcases Žižek's wit but also serves as a unique gateway into deeper philosophical understanding.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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