Myth and mayhem : a leftist critique of Jordan Peterson
Ben Burgis (Author), Conrad Bongard Hamilton (Author), Matthew McManus (Author), Marion Trejo (Author)
Jordan Peterson rocketed to fame in the 2010s and has preached on everything from the evils of postmodern neo-Marxism to the mating habits of lobsters ever since then. The Left has since leveled many criticisms about the Canadian psychologist, characterizing him as everything from an apologist for the alt-right to simply not being interesting or profound. Myth and Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson is intended as a comprehensive critical look at all aspects of his thought, from the philosophical depths to the mundane heights. Written by four authors who each look at a different element of his thought, it shows why taking Peterson seriously doesn't mean embracing him. Includes an introduction by Slavoj Žižek
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9781789045543, 1789045541
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Jordan Peterson as a symptom...of what? / Slavoj Žižek
Introduction
pt. I. Peterson, classical liberalism and post-modernism / Matthew McManus. 1. Intellectual roots ; 2. The generation of meaning ; 3. Jordan Peterson, classical liberalism and conservatism ; 4. The critique of the left ; 5. Conclusion
pt. II. Peterson's reckoning with the left / Conrad Hamilton. Introduction ; 6. Peterson's showbiz roots, or from the lecture hall to Hollywood ; 7. Exoteric and Esoteric, OR the Terrible Intensity of Peterson ; 8. The spectre of post-modern neo-Marxism ; 9. The rebate of the century, OR How Žižek could've DESTROYED Peterson
pt. III. Peterson on feminism and reason / Marion Trejo and Ben Burgis
On Peterson's anti-feminism / Marion Trejo