Alenka Zupančič Book order
April 1, 1966
Alenka Zupančič is a Slovenian philosopher whose work delves into psychoanalysis and continental philosophy. Her thought, deeply rooted in the Lacanian tradition and influenced by prominent Slovenian scholars, explores themes such as ethics, literature, and comedy. She is particularly renowned for her insightful interpretations of Nietzsche, yet her philosophy also engages with the ideas of Kant, Hegel, and others. Zupančič offers a distinctive approach, illuminating fundamental philosophical questions through the lens of human psychology and cultural critique.
- 2024
- 2023
Let Them Rot
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A provocative, highly accessible journey to the heart of Sophocles' Antigone elucidating why it keeps resurfacing as a central text of Western thought and Western culture.
- 2017
- 2017
What is Sex?
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring the intricate relationship between sexuality and communication, the book delves into the idea that satisfaction derived from talking can parallel sexual satisfaction, as suggested by Lacan. It challenges traditional views of sublimation by proposing that verbal expression holds intrinsic sexual value, offering insights into the complexities of sexuality itself. Alenka Zupancic presents sexuality as a philosophical issue within psychoanalysis, specifically through the lenses of Freud and Lacan, diverging from more clinical interpretations of the unconscious.
- 2012
Ethics of the Real
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Fascinating study of the relationship between the philosopher and the psychoanalyst by major Slovenian scholar.
- 2008
The Odd One In
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A Lacanian look at how comedy might come to philosophy's rescue, with examples ranging from Hegel and Moliere to George W. Bush and Borat.
- 2000
Exploring the intersection of ethics and desire, this work reveals surprising parallels between Kant and Lacan, two seemingly opposing thinkers. Alenka Zupancic argues that both philosophers engage in a complex ethical project, confronting the impossibility of fulfilling infinite demands. Drawing on a diverse array of writers, she illustrates how both Kant and Lacan navigate the intricate relationship between ethics and desire, emphasizing their shared commitment to understanding the ethical implications of human desire.