ABSTRACT

This book addresses the genealogy and consequences of nihilism, attempts at 'sociologizing' the concept of nihilism by relating nihilism to capitalism, post-politics and terrorism, and considers the possibilities of overcoming nihilism.

chapter |13 pages

INTRODUCTION: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

chapter 1|22 pages

THE UNCANNY GUEST

chapter |19 pages

EXCURSUS 1: CLIMATES OF NIHILISM

chapter 3|31 pages

THE AGONISTIC CITY

chapter |10 pages

AFTERWORD: THE ASS FESTIVAL