Mark Fisher's Works: Exploring the Themes of Race, Gender, and the Anthropocene
Introduction Mark Fisher (1968-2017) was a British writer and professor. His works focus on the impacts of the capitalism that has caused on us in different aspects including culture, politics and society. We are going to research on two of his books which are “Capitalist Realism” and “Ghost of My Life”, and how these books relate to the themes of race, gender and the Anthropocene. Capitalist Realism “Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?” is his first book by Mark Fisher. In this book he argues that capitalism has become so universal that it has become our only viable option. He created t he term "capitalist realism" to describe the popular belief that capitalism is the only working economic and political system. Fisher believes this ideology penetrates every aspect of our culture, including art, education, and healtcare. As a result, he argues, we have become a society that we cannot imagine a future that is different from the present. For this reason, Fisher ...