Summary
Slavoj Žižek’s exploration of violence challenges conventional understandings by dissecting its visible and invisible forms. Moving beyond the simplistic notion of violence as mere physical acts, Žižek delves into the structural and systemic dimensions that underpin social conflicts. The work invites readers to reconsider the roots of violence in modern society, revealing the intricate web of ideology, power, and economic forces that sustain it.
- Violence is multifaceted: Žižek distinguishes between subjective (direct physical acts), objective (systemic or structural violence), and symbolic violence (ideological mechanisms).
- Structural violence is often invisible: It is embedded within...
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