speculative legalism

Zombie Jurisprudence

The study of legal and ethical implications in zombie narratives, exploring themes of governance and human relationships.

Speculative Legalism

A framework for analyzing fictional scenarios to derive insights about contemporary legal and social issues.

Fresh Brains

A metaphor in zombie narratives representing the desire for new perspectives, ideas, and methodologies.

Capitalist Realism

A concept by Mark Fisher describing the pervasive acceptance of capitalism as the only viable political and economic system.

Antigone

A character from Greek tragedy who represents the moral duty to oppose unjust laws for familial loyalty.

Nomos

A term referring to law or a fundamental order that structures society.

Nostos

A concept referring to a homecoming or return to a coherent familial and communal identity.

The Walking Dead

A popular television series representing themes of survival, governance, and ethical dilemmas in a post-apocalyptic world.

Paterfamilias

The male head of a family or household, particularly in the context of governance and authority.

The Governor

A character in The Walking Dead symbolizing authoritarianism, embodying the characteristics of a psychotic leader.

The Prisoner’s Dilemma

A fundamental problem in game theory illustrating the conflict between individual rationality and collective benefit.

Zombie Outbreak

A common theme in zombie fiction that serves as a metaphor for societal collapse and the failure of social institutions.

Doubt as Strength

The idea that uncertainty and deliberation can lead to better judgment and leadership rather than hasty decisions.

Analysand

In psychoanalysis, a patient undergoing therapy, used here to illustrate the complexities of human desire and knowledge.

Collective Mobilization

The need for a united effort among global society to confront crises, as suggested in zombie narratives.

Hermeneutic

An interpretation or critical lens used to analyze texts or cultural phenomena, in this case applied to zombie fictions.

Speculative Legalists

Individuals who analyze the intersection of law and speculative thought, often within a philosophical framework.

Telekinesis

The ability to move objects with one's mind, a central theme in the story of Carrie.

Juissance

A term used in psychoanalysis, particularly by Lacan, meaning enjoyment that can be both pleasurable and painful.

The Monstrous Maternal

A psychoanalytic concept describing the devouring aspect of motherhood, often represented as a consuming figure, as seen in characters like Margaret White in Carrie.

Neurotic

A psychological state characterized by anxiety, insecurity, and a sense of incompleteness, often contrasted with psychotic and perverse states.

Blood and Menstruation

Recurring motifs in Carrie that symbolize femininity, horror, and societal shame.

Lacanian Theory

A framework based on the ideas of Jacques Lacan, focusing on the unconscious, desire, and the symbolic order.

Phallic Signifier

A term in Lacanian psychoanalysis referring to the symbol of authority and power, often associated with patriarchy.

Cinematic Vengeance

A thematic element in films that explores the narrative of revenge, often depicted through graphic violence.

Revenge Film Archetype

A typical narrative structure where an abused or wronged individual exacts vengeance on their oppressors, common in horror genres.

Feminist Ethics

A framework that examines moral issues from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the experiences and rights of women.

Psychoanalysis

A psychological theory and method of treatment developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motives and conflicts.

Cultural Legal Studies

An interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between culture, law, and society.

Higher Law

A philosophical concept referring to moral principles that transcend human law, often discussed in legal theory.