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Beginning with a sustained critique of the so-called ‘end of philosophy', Badiou goes on to propose a new definition of philosophy, one that is tested with respect to both its origin, in Plato, and its contemporary state. The essays that follow are ordered according to what Badiou sees as the four great conditions of philosophy: philosophy and poetry, philosophy and mathematics, philosophy and politics, and philosophy and love. Conditions provides an illuminating reworking of all the major theories in Being and Event . In so doing, Badiou not only develops the complexity of the concepts central to Being and Event but also adds new ones to his already formidable arsenal. The essays in Conditions reveal the extraordinary and systematic nature of Badiou's philosophical enterprise. ** Review "Conditions is the essential complement to Being and Event: a fascinating introduction to both its problematics and also their masterly depth." — Quentin Meillassoux "Badiou is a prominent and sometimes controversial voice in Continental philosophy, and this collection of essays demonstrates his highly technical and original thought. Recommended for academic libraries." —Scott Duimstra, Lib

Author

Alain Badiou

Publisher

Continuum International Publishing Group, Incorporated

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781441178411

Subjects

Philosophy, Humanities