On Belief (Hardcover)

What is the basis of belief in an era when globalization, multiculturalism and big business are the new religion? Slavoj Zizek, renowned philosopher and irrepressible cultural critic takes on all comers in this compelling and breathless new book.
From 'cyberspace reason' to the paradox that is 'Western Buddhism', On Belief gets behind the contours of the way we normally think about belief, in particular Judaism and Christianity. Holding up the so-called authenticity of religious belief to critical light, Zizek draws on psychoanalysis, film and philosophy to reveal in startling fashion that nothing could be worse for believers than their beliefs turning out to be true.
On Belief is essential reading for anyone interested in how we continue to hold beliefs in this postmodern age.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Thinking in Action
Release date:	May 2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	Slavoj Zizek
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-25531-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Religion & Spirituality > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-25531-7
Barcode:	9780415255318

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