Bertrand Méheust examines how contemporary political discourse is riddled with contradictions that mask deeper ideological tensions. Drawing on examples from environmental policy, democratic theory, and market-driven development, the book shows how oxymoronic language both reflects and sustains the paradoxes of modern governance. Méheust argues that the prevalence of terms such as “sustainable growth” or “green capitalism” reveals a struggle to reconcile ecological limits with capitalist imperatives. By dissecting these linguistic shortcuts, he highlights the ways in which political actors shape public perception and policy outcomes. The analysis blends philosophical insight with concrete case studies, offering readers a critical toolkit for recognizing and challenging the hidden contradictions that shape our political reality.