Surplus-Enjoyment A Guide For The Non-Perplexed by Slavoj Zizek (Hardback Book)

Name: Surplus-Enjoyment A Guide For The Non-Perplexed by Slavoj Zizek (Hardback Book)
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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Contemporary life is defined by excess. There must always be more, there is never enough. We need a surplus to what we need to be able to truly enjoy what we have. Slavoj \u017Di\u017Eek\u2019s guide to surplus (and why it\u2019s enjoyable) begins by arguing that what is surplus to our needs is by its very nature unsubstantial and unnecessary. But, perversely, without this surplus, we wouldn\u2019t be able to enjoy what is substantial and necessary. Indeed, without the surplus we wouldn\u2019t be able to identify what was the perfect amount.\n Is there any escape from the vicious cycle of surplus enjoyment or are we forever doomed to simply want more? Engaging with everything from The Joker film to pop songs and Thomas Aquinas to the history of pandemics, \u017Di\u017Eek argues that recognising the society of enjoyment we live in\n\nSurplus-Enjoyment\nA Guide For The Non-Perplexed\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Ma;