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On Belief
Paperback
Main Details
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On Belief
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Slavoj Zizek
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| Series | Thinking in Action |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Religion and beliefs |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780415255325
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| Classifications | Dewey:291.2 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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| Imprint |
Routledge
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| Publication Date |
21 May 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Reviews...one cannot avoid being affected by the power of his analysis, as well as by the passion which drives his work..
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