Governing by slogansSardoč, Mitja (Avtor) Prebilič, Vladimir (Avtor) sloganspublic policygovernmentalityneoliberalismsloganizationmoral enterpreneurshipzero toleranceThroughout recorded history, slogans have been an important part of our public life. From political rhetoric and propaganda, to social movements and awareness-raising campaigns, their usage has overcome historical periods, cultural barriers, ethnic affiliation, political systems, party allegiance or personal taste. Arguably more than any other linguistic ‘device’, slogans deliver a clearly recognizable message with as little complexity as possible. Nevertheless, despite their rhetorical ‘economy’, the narratives provided by slogans have also been associated with a simplified or even reductionist portrayal of otherwise complex or controversial phenomena. This article aims to address a range of previously neglected aspects associated with slogans and governmentality. The introductory part provides a genealogy of discussions over slogans and the main shortcomings the use of slogans has been associated with. The central part takes a closer look at zero tolerance, a flagship policy associated with the neoliberal logic of governance. The concluding part of this article outlines the subversive character associated with the mechanism of sloganization.20232023-01-04 15:07:13Članek v reviji143636UDK: 35:32ISSN pri članku: 1478-2103DOI: 10.1177/14782103221136186COBISS_ID: 128349699sl