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scottpnh10's review against another edition
4.0
Only problem was that this is a very dense book, which makes it a little hard to follow on audiobook. Will be re-reading in a physical copy at some point.
imaginisme's review against another edition
too theoretical & disconnected from reality
krispino's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
dreamingandendless's review against another edition
Butler's language is just real complex and I'm not an academic. If I ever have the time to really put my brain to the task of taking her compact language apart I will try again
crickets's review against another edition
4.0
Not an easy read, but there is lots of interesting stuff in here, especially for folks doing research on the topic.
raalux's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
3.75
This is an interesting text with many fascinating and radical ideas. Unfortunately it is written by Judith Butler.
This is a joke!! I understand and value the reasons behind their dense writing style: it leads to in-depth, profound analysis and unassailable arguments, in contrast with much of sociopolitical writing which is shallow and facile. But this doesn't change the fact that I had a hard time understanding their arguments and following the flow of their ideas much of the time.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for alternatives to current trends in political dissent, but be prepared for a dense and academic read that does not hold your hand throughout.
This is a joke!! I understand and value the reasons behind their dense writing style: it leads to in-depth, profound analysis and unassailable arguments, in contrast with much of sociopolitical writing which is shallow and facile. But this doesn't change the fact that I had a hard time understanding their arguments and following the flow of their ideas much of the time.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for alternatives to current trends in political dissent, but be prepared for a dense and academic read that does not hold your hand throughout.
paulataua's review against another edition
5.0
A very good if not always an easy read! Butler starts by investigating the concept of violence, something that a recent ‘angelic’ writer felt was not needed. She then goes on to criticize the ‘state of war’ in ‘Leviathan’, criticisms that are not new, but ones that need repeating time and time again as Hobbes represents a political stance that is still at the core of virtually all international relations. There is lots more with Butler teasing out the differences between independent and interdependent, violence and non-violence, and finally moving on to Freud’s Melancholia and Mania, and Freud’s discussions with Einstein. A fantastic ride even if it is one that sadly never wholly convinces even when you want it too. I can’t help totally missing Derrida at this moment. I’m sure a lengthy book review from him would have helped get us over the bumps. But maybe I just need to read it again. What a good idea. ‘The Force of Nonviolence’ is a book that really deserves to be read just for the mental stimulation it provides.