Summary
Slavoj Žižek's The Sublime Object of Ideology offers a profound exploration of ideology through the lens of psychoanalysis, philosophy, and cultural theory. Rather than conceiving ideology as a mere set of false beliefs or political propaganda, Žižek argues that ideology operates at a deeper structural level, shaping the very way individuals perceive reality and their place within it. His analysis challenges traditional Marxist views and invites readers to reconsider how ideology functions in contemporary society.
- Ideology as a Sublime Object: Žižek proposes that ideology functions as a 'sublime object'—something that transcends its material...
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