Cruel Optimism by Lauren Berlant

Cruel Optimism

Lauren Berlant

458 pages first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

nonfiction philosophy psychology challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Cruel Optimism by Lauren Berlant is a captivating and deeply insightful read that will resonate with readers who are passionate about understanding the complexities of contemporary politics, the impact of neoliberalism on community and individual lives, and the ways in which art can be a powerful tool for navigating the challenges of our times.

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A relation of cruel optimism exists when something you desire is actually an obstacle to your flourishing. Offering bold new ways of conceiving the present, Lauren Berlant describes the cruel optimism that has prevailed since the 1980s, as the soc...

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Moods

reflective: 84%

challenging: 78%

informative: 52%

emotional: 15%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 10%

sad: 10%

dark: 5%


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