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Against Progress

Call no.: : 303.44 ZIZ
Author: : Slavoj Žižek
Contributor: : Nur Farhan Bin Aini
Summary: This book brings together thirteen bold essays by Slavoj Žižek that question what “progress” truly means in today’s troubled world. Žižek challenges dominant narratives promoted by neoliberal politics, populism, and modern self-help culture, arguing that many competing visions of the future hide uncomfortable sacrifices. Drawing on ideas from thinkers like Jacques Lacan and Vladimir Lenin, and referencing figures from Donald Trump to Marine Le Pen, he explores how society imagines the future amid ecological, social, and political crises. Mixing philosophy, culture, and politics—from Hollywood films to global economics—Žižek pushes readers to rethink progress and confront a crucial question: how humanity can move beyond empty ideals and genuinely work toward a better world.