Revolt as pure politics – and the subject

Diken, Bulent (2011) Revolt as pure politics – and the subject. Third Text, 25 (5). pp. 539-551. ISSN 1475-5297

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Abstract

This article deals with revolt in terms of ‘pure politics’ in Alain Badiou's sense. Extending the link between revolt and politics to the question of the subject, it elaborates on subjectivation as an effect which polarises a historical situation and an extra-historical event. The four main ‘subject effects’ discussed are: superego, anxiety, courage and justice. Following this, the article argues that, since subjection is an embodied relation, one cannot liberate oneself from it only through intellectual reflection. Revolt against the modern law, which takes the form of superego, necessarily involves a moment of masochism, of counter-actualisation. Concepts of repetition and resurrection are central in this context. The article ends with a critical reflection on pure politics, emphasizing the role of economy vis-à-vis politics.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Third Text
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1200/1213
Subjects:
?? revoltanxiety superego law repetitionjustice courage sadism masochismalain badiouvisual arts and performing artscultural studies ??
ID Code:
62044
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Deposited On:
15 Feb 2013 16:06
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Jul 2024 13:34