The impasse of the left in western thought: Laclau and Mouffe's critique of classical Marxism - and - Everyday life in Virginia Woolf’s Between the Acts

The Impasse of the Left in Western Thought: Laclau and Mouffe's Critique of Classical Marxism explores the possibilities for social change in democratic Western societies. While Laclau and Mouffe’s project has revolutionised the Left, their optimistic view of the future has yet to come true. The final part of the essay discusses the limitations of Laclau and Mouffe’s project, including the rise of individualism and the decreased relevance of antagonistic political identities. "Everyday Life in Virginia Woolf’s Between the Acts" aims to show that Virginia Woolf’s works and critical social theory share a common interest in the creative and subversive potential of everyday moments. Through the works of Henri Lefebvre and Michel de Certeau, critical social theory has witnessed a revived interest in the sphere of everyday life. This growing interest in the everyday has been initiated in fiction by modernist authors, such as Virginia Woolf.