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Parallax: Emptiness and Moment Book Description: Parallax: Void and Moment is an impressive thought essay written by Slavoj Žižek, the master provocateur of the world of thought. While Žižek goes beyond the ordinary and the usual, he takes his readers on a journey that surprises him with his usual sharp perspective and humorous analysis. In this book, Žižek examines the "parallax" situation that exists between philosophy, politics, ideology and culture. Parallax is an optical principle that objects appear differently from different perspectives, but Žižek treats it not only as a visual phenomenon but as a fundamental philosophical tension that exists in the background of ideas, beliefs, and policies. Žižek, in his usual idiosyncratic style, explores Hegel and Combining the works of thinkers such as Lacan with modern popular culture, it deals with current political and social issues while deeply examining fundamental issues such as the ideology of capitalism, terrorism, racism and the limits of liberal democracy, and encourages its readers to think and question. Parallax: Emptiness and Moment challenges everyone's thoughts, their assumptions. It is a provocative and rich journey of thought where you are encouraged to question and see the world from a different perspective. This book is an indispensable resource for Slavoj Žižek fans and philosophy enthusiasts! (From the Promotional Bulletin)