Foucault for out time
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Philosopher Slavoj Zizek's studies are mainly focused on three areas, popular cultures, German idealist philosophy and the mechanics of politics. He is a well known philosopher particularly in the US but his ideas are not always taken seriously because of the way they are presented. Zizek lives in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he retains a post as a senior researcher of social sciences. His attempt to become president in 1990 failed. He has written 12 books and is due to publish 'The Ticklish Subject' in 1999. Zizek enjoys making outrageous observations and being involved in politics.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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The naked postmodernists
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World-famous French theorists are dishonestly using scientific concepts to explain the social and philosophical implications of mathematics and natural science. The contents of the works of some French theorists, such as Jacques Derrida, are paradoxical, pretentious and meaningless, with their knowledge of scientific theories being vague and their use of pseudo-scientific terms having little meaning.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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A purpose in the past
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Germans and Poles are generally wary of each other because of their historical differences and conflicts, particularly during the Nazi era. However, some centuries ago Poles and Germans coexisted peacefully. The two nations need to examine the positive aspects of their long relationship to forge lasting ties for the future.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2001
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