Disparities
Slavoj Žižek
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Disparities
by Slavoj Žižek
Published
2019
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
456
ISBN-13
9781350066564
Description
The concept of disparity has long been a topic of obsession and argument for philosophers but Slavoj éZiézek would argue that what disparity and negativity could mean, might mean and should mean for us and our lives has never been more hotly debated. Disparities explores contemporary 'negative' philosophies from Catherine Malabou's plasticity, Julia Kristeva's abjection and Robert Pippin's self-consciousness to the God of negative theology, new realisms and post-humanism and draws a radical line under them. Instead of establishing a dialogue with these other ideas of disparity, Slavoj éZiézek wants to establish a definite departure, a totally different idea of disparity based on an imaginative dialectical materialism. This notion of rupturing what has gone before is based on a provocative reading of how philosophers can, if they're honest, engage with each other. Slavoj éZiézek borrows Alain Badiou's notion that a true idea is the one that divides. Radically departing from previous formulations of negativity and disparity, éZiézek employs a new kind of negativity: namely positing that when a philosopher deals with another philosopher, his or her stance is never one of dialogue, but one of division, of drawing a line that separates truth from falsity.
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Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Disparities?
This edition of Disparities has approximately 456 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Disparities?
For most readers, Disparities typically takes between 9h 30m and 6h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 114,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Disparities?
The estimated word count for Disparities is approximately 114,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Disparities?
Disparities was written by Slavoj Žižek.
When was Disparities published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.