Sean Bowen; Simon

Badiou and Philosophy

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ISBN 13:: 9780748643516
author:: Sean Bowen; Simon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Edinburgh University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 15.6 x 23.1 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:: New
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Alain Badiou's philosophical work has been subject to reassessment in recent years. This collection of 13 essays provides a comprehensive overview of his thought, engaging with key concepts from Cantor to category theory and exploring connections with contemporary Continental philosophy. The essays focus on the core ideas of Badiou's philosophy, tracing his development from earlier thinkers such as Lacan and Lautman to his own distinctive perspectives. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding Badiou's work within its broader philosophical context. By examining Badiou's key concepts and their relationships with other philosophers, this collection offers a nuanced understanding of contemporary Continental philosophy.

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