Name: Against Progress
Author: Slavoj Žižek

Question 1

What is Against Progress about?

Accepted Answer

It is the first volume in Slavoj Žižek's Essays series, collecting thirteen essays that question the assumption that 'Progress' with a capital P is automatically good, examining how the idea is used by neoliberals, populists, and self-improvement culture alike.

Question 2

Who is this book for?

Accepted Answer

Readers interested in contemporary critical theory, politics, and philosophy who enjoy Žižek's provocative, pop-culture-laced style of argument.

Question 3

Do I need to have read other Žižek books first?

Accepted Answer

No. Each essay can be read independently, though familiarity with Lacanian and Marxist ideas helps with some of the denser references.