What are Zizeks beliefs?

Despite his activity in liberal democratic projects, Žižek has continued to identify himself as a communist, and has been critical of right-wing circles, such as nationalists, conservatives, and classical liberals both in Slovenia and worldwide.

What is Slavoj Žižek known for?

Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher, cultural critic, and Lacanian psychoanalyst. A prolific writer and lecturer, he is best known for his seemingly endless supply of brilliant and provocative insights into contemporary politics and culture.

Why is Slavoj Zizek so popular?

The broad compass of Žižek’s theorizing, his deliberately provocative style, and his tendency to leaven his works with humour made him a popular figure in the Western intellectual left from the 1990s. He was one of the most prominent public intellectuals of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

How does Zizek understand the nature of desire?

As Slavoj Zizek puts it, “through fantasy, we learn how to desire” (Looking Awry 6). Our desires therefore necessarily rely on lack, since fantasy, by definition, does not correspond to anything in the real. Because desire is articulated through fantasy, it is driven to some extent by its own impossibility.

What is happiness for Zizek?

Happiness is for opportunists. So I think that the only life of deep satisfaction is a life of eternal struggle, especially struggle with oneself. If you want to remain happy, just remain stupid. Authentic masters are never happy; happiness is a category of slaves.”

What is Slavoj Žižek famous for?

“Beyond the fiction of reality, there is the reality of the fiction.” Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian cultural theorist and philosopher who has become known worldwide for his bold opinions, controversial theories, and spin on mainstream leftist thought.

What is Slavoj Žižek’s main argument against capitalism?

Building on his belief in the German Idealism of Georg Hegel and others as well as his Marxist leanings, Žižek consistently seeks to discredit, mock and disprove capitalist theory. His main argument is that capitalism is not natural and is not inevitable.

Is Slavoj Žižek a Christian atheist?

Žižek considers himself to be a Christian atheist. Although many would call this a contradiction, he believes in his own version of Christianity. According to Žižek, the death of Jesus Christ was really about reconciling with our abandonment from the concept of God and about leaving behind that system.

What did Slavoj Žižek Say about Jordan Peterson?

Mike Bulajewski’s excellent interview with Žižek for Jstor Daily gets deep into this. Žižek said: “You remember, maybe you caught an echo of the ridiculous exchange I had a few months ago with Jordan Peterson. You know what I find so comical there?