Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative
Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997200
Book • Nonfiction
1997
Adult
18+ years
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In Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative, Judith Butler examines how language, particularly hate speech, can be both a tool of subjugation and resistance. Butler explores the performative nature of speech acts, emphasizing their capacity to shape identity and incite action while questioning the efficacy of censorship and law in managing harmful expressions.
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Contemplative
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Judith Butler's Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative explores the power of language in shaping identity and politics. Praised for its theoretical depth and insight into performativity, some find it dense and challenging. Critics note its pivotal contribution to discourse on free speech limitations, though accessibility remains a concern for broader audiences.
Who Should Read Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative?
Readers interested in Excitable Speech: A Politics of the Performative by Judith Butler are typically engaged in gender studies, philosophy, or political theory. They may also appreciate works like Gender Trouble by Butler or Speech Acts by J.L. Austin, focusing on language's role in power and identity.
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