Zizek argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that
sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers like Marx
Engel and Lacan as well as frequent references to popular culture he examines the real causes
of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the
world. Ultimately he warns doing nothing is often the most violent course of action we can
take.
