On Populist Reason

摘要: In this new and highly original work Ernesto Laclau continues the philosophical political exploration initiated in Hegemony Socialist Strategy, New Reflections on Revolution of Our Time Emancipation(s). his topic here is construction popular identities, conceived a wide sense covering ensemble strategies making possible emergence 'people' as collective actor. The book skilfully combines theoretical analysis with myriad empirical references from numerous historical geographical contexts. first part presents critical reading existing literature populism, demonstrating its dependency basic categories elaborated by theorists 'mass psychology', Taine Le Bon to Tarde, McDougall Freud. second forms main core work, where question social force treated. Several already present Laclau's - such empty floating signifiers, hegemony heterogeneity are developed innovative directions. particular, relation populism democracy logic representation given special emphasis. third devoted particular case studies both conditions leading obstacles preventing formation. Finally, concluding chapter, locates identities within context globalized world differentiates approach those other theoreticians Zizek, Hardt Negri Ranciere. This essential for all interested present-day societies.