Ernesto Laclau
Philosopher and theorist of discourse
Born
1935
90 years ago
Died
April 13th, 2014
10 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Argentina
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Contributed significantly to political theory and discourse analysis. Developed the concept of populism in political thought. Introduced the idea of discourse as a means of understanding social structures. Worked on the relationship between identity and power within political contexts, distinguishing between various forms of political representation. His collaboration with Judith Butler shaped contemporary critical theory. Authored several influential works, including 'On Populist Reason'.
Developed the theory of populism
Authored 'On Populist Reason'
Influenced discourse theory
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