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In Praise Of Love

By Alain Badiou and Nicolas Truong
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In Praise of Love by Alain Badiou and Nicolas Truong explores the concept of love through a philosophical lens, examining how it resists commodification and challenges conventions. The authors argue for the transformative power of love, presenting it as a form of commitment that transcends mere romantic encounters, thus enriching human experience and societal development. This dialogue-style book provides an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on love's potential to create genuine connections amidst a world driven by individualism.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the philosophical exploration of love against contemporary scepticism. The dialogue format offers a refreshing take on love's transformative power, making it a compelling read for those interested in combining philosophical insights with human emotions.

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In Praise Of Love

French philosopher Alain Badiou turns his attention to love.

French philosopher Alain Badiou turns his attention to love

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A new century, new threats to love . . .

Love without risks is like war without deaths – but, today, love is threatened by an alliance of liberalism and hedonism. Caught between consumerism and casual sexual encounters devoid of passion, love – without the key ingredient of chance – is in danger of withering on the vine.

In In Praise of Love, Alain Badiou takes on contemporary 'dating agency' conceptions of love that come complete with zero-risk insurance – like US zero-casualty bombs. He develops a new take on love that sees it as an adventure, and an opportunity for re-invention, in a constant exploration of otherness and difference that leads the individual out of an obsession with identity and self.

Liberal, libertine and libertarian reductions of love to instant pleasure and non-commitment bite the dust as Badiou invokes a supporting cast of thinkers from Plato to Lacan via Karl Marx to form a new narrative of romance, relationships and sex – a narrative that does not fear love.

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In Praise of Love by Alain Badiou and Nicolas Truong is highly regarded by critics for its bold and politically insightful philosophy. Terry Eagleton appreciates its courage and clarity in addressing truth and universality. Joan Copjec recognises Badiou as a significant contemporary philosopher, while Mark Fisher praises his commitment to defending humanity against the challenges of global capitalism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846687792

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 70g

Pages: 112

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Alain Badiou Nicolas Truong Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Born in Rabat, Morocco in 1937, Alain Badiou is a leading French philosopher. With Giorgio Agamben and Slavoj Zizek, he has reclaimed for the radical left the concepts of being, truth and the subject. A lifelong communist, he is the author of The Meaning of Sarkozy, Being and Event, Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil and The Communist Hypothesis.

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