{"title":"Alenka Zupančič","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Alenka Zupančič, a distinguished philosopher renowned for her significant contributions to the intersection of philosophy and psychoanalysis. Her works delve deeply into the complexities of ethics, subjectivity, and the human psyche, offering readers an enlightening exploration of these profound themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eEthics of the Real\u003c\/em\u003e, where Zupančič masterfully navigates the intricate terrains of Lacanian thought and ethical theory. Her insightful perspectives challenge conventional boundaries, providing a fresh lens through which to consider the philosophical implications of our reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you browse through her writings, you'll find that Alenka Zupančič's books not only engage with complex philosophical ideas but also invite a broader understanding of psychology and the nature of ethics. Each book acts as a bridge between abstract concepts and the tangible experiences of our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned philosopher or a curious reader, this collection promises to enrich your understanding of the human condition through the innovative and thought-provoking ideas of Alenka Zupančič.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"disavowal-by-alenka-zupancic-9781509561209","title":"Disavowal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book argues that the psychoanalytic concept of disavowal best renders the structure underlying our contemporary social response to traumatic and disturbing events, from climate change to unsettling tectonic shifts in our social tissue. Unlike denialism and negation, disavowal functions by fully acknowledging what we disavow. Zupančič contends that disavowal, which sustains some belief by means of ardently proclaiming the knowledge of the opposite, is becoming a predominant feature of our social and political life. She also shows how the libidinal economy of disavowal is a key element of capitalist economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of fetishistic disavowal already exposes the objectified side of the mechanism of the disavowal, which follows the general formula: I know well, but all the same, the object-fetish allows me to disregard this knowledge. Zupančič adds another twist by showing how, in the prevailing structure of disavowal today, the mere act of declaring that we know becomes itself an object-fetish by which we intercept the reality of that very knowledge. This perverse deployment of knowledge deprives it of any reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis structure of disavowal can be found not only in the more extreme and dramatic cases of conspiracy theories and re-emerging magical thinking, but even more so in the supposedly sober continuation of business as usual, combined with the call to adapt to the new reality. To disrupt this social embedding of disavowal, it is not enough to change the way we think: things need to change, and hence the way they think for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisavowal\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive analysis of a fundamental mechanism at work in contemporary society, challenging readers to reconsider how knowledge and belief interact within capitalist structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796218990828,"sku":"9781509561209","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12634343482725.jpg?v=1757085368"},{"product_id":"disavowal-by-alenka-zupancic-9781509561193","title":"Disavowal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book argues that the psychoanalytic concept of disavowal best renders the structure underlying our contemporary social response to traumatic and disturbing events, from climate change to unsettling tectonic shifts in our social tissue. Unlike denialism and negation, disavowal functions by fully acknowledging what we disavow. Zupančič contends that disavowal, which sustains some belief by means of ardently proclaiming the knowledge of the opposite, is becoming a predominant feature of our social and political life. She also shows how the libidinal economy of disavowal is a key element of capitalist economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of fetishistic disavowal already exposes the objectified side of the mechanism of the disavowal, which follows the general formula: I know well, but all the same, the object-fetish allows me to disregard this knowledge. Zupančič adds another twist by showing how, in the prevailing structure of disavowal today, the mere act of declaring that we know becomes itself an object-fetish by which we intercept the reality of that very knowledge. This perverse deployment of knowledge deprives it of any reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis structure of disavowal can be found not only in the more extreme and dramatic cases of conspiracy theories and re-emerging magical thinking, but even more so in the supposedly sober continuation of business as usual, combined with the call to adapt to the new reality. To disrupt this social embedding of disavowal, it is not enough to change the way we think: things need to change, and hence the way they think for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisavowal\u003c\/em\u003e by Alenka Zupančič delves into the nuances of these concepts, providing a profound analysis of our current socio-political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000593924332,"sku":"9781509561193","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12634183482725.jpg?v=1763287930"},{"product_id":"ethics-of-the-real-by-alenka-zupancic-9781844677870","title":"Ethics of the Real","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of Kantian ethics is both simple and revolutionary: it proposes a moral law independent of any notion of a pre-established Good or any 'human inclination' such as love, sympathy, or fear. In attempting to interpret such a revolutionary proposition in a more 'humane' light, and to turn Kant into our contemporary—someone who can help us with our own ethical dilemmas—many Kantian scholars have glossed over its apparent paradoxes and impossible claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is concerned with doing exactly the opposite. Kant, thank God, is not our contemporary; he stands against the grain of our times. Lacan, on the face of it, appears the very antithesis of Kant—the wild theorist of psychoanalysis compared to the sober Enlightenment thinker. His concept of the Real, however, provides perhaps the most useful backdrop to this new interpretation of Kantian ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly juxtaposing her readings of the two philosophers, Alenka Zupancic summons up an \u003cem\u003eethics of the Real\u003c\/em\u003e, and clears the ground for a radical restoration of the disruptive element in ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000615059692,"sku":"9781844677870","price":64.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21591943482844.jpg?v=1763289369"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alenka-zupancic.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}