Žižek's Brand of Philosophical Excess and the Treason of the Intellectuals: Wagers of Sin, Ugly Ducklings, and Mythical Swans.

The article presents the reprint of the article "Žižek's Brand of Philosophical Excess and the Treason of the Intellectuals: Wagers of Sin, Ugly Ducklings, and Mythical Swans," by Paul A. Taylor, which appeared in Volume 38 of "The Comparatist." Topics include popularity of Slovenian philosopher Sla...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Žižek Studies Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 1 - 24
Autor principal: Taylor, Paul A.
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Publicado: International Journal of Zizek Studies 2014
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Sumario:The article presents the reprint of the article "Žižek's Brand of Philosophical Excess and the Treason of the Intellectuals: Wagers of Sin, Ugly Ducklings, and Mythical Swans," by Paul A. Taylor, which appeared in Volume 38 of "The Comparatist." Topics include popularity of Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek, his use of filthy humour to explore wider questions on the viability of excess, and how comedian Russell Brand uses ribald humour's excess as an ideological tool.