Why Constructing a People Is the Main Task of Radical Politics

Laclau addresses a critique of his book On Populist Reason, written by Slavoj Zizek, which was published in the Spring 2006 issue of Critical Inquiry. An extensive discussion of Marxist social and political theory, imperialism, and revolutionary methods and ethics ensues.

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Published in:Critical inquiry 2006-06, Vol.32 (4), p.646-680
Main Author: Laclau, Ernesto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capitalism
Criticism
Dialectic
Hegemony
Imperialism
Lacanian real
Marxian economics
Marxism
Particularity
Political behavior
Political theory
Populism
Radical groups
Reification
Social sciences
Universality
Working class
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Summary:Laclau addresses a critique of his book On Populist Reason, written by Slavoj Zizek, which was published in the Spring 2006 issue of Critical Inquiry. An extensive discussion of Marxist social and political theory, imperialism, and revolutionary methods and ethics ensues.
ISSN:0093-1896
1539-7858
DOI:10.1086/508086