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Infinite Thought

Truth and the Return to Philosophy
By Alain Badiou
Series: Bloomsbury Revelations
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Infinite Thought by Alain Badiou offers an insightful overview of the author's philosophical ideas, blending themes of ethics, politics, and art. Badiou challenges traditional perceptions by proposing that philosophy must pursue truths beyond established knowledge. This collection introduces readers to his thoughts on the role of philosophy in personal and societal transformation, making it both an engaging and provocative read.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring profound philosophical ideas with clarity and insight. Alain Badiou offers a compelling examination of contemporary topics, blending deep theoretical thought with accessible language, making it an engaging read for both seasoned philosophers and curious newcomers.

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Infinite Thought

This translation first published: London: Continuum, 2003.

Alain Badiou reflects on key topics in philosophy and politics, from desire and truth to art, the 'War on Terror' and the nature of philosophy itself.

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Alain Badiou (1937- ) is one of the most high-profile and controversial philosophers writing in France today. He is a leading light in the generation of thinkers who came of intellectual age in 1968, with work that deftly draws on a wide range of intellectual traditions and thinkers, from Plato and Lucretius through Heidegger to Lacan and Deleuze.

Now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series, Infinite Thought is a vivid demonstration of that range. Here, Badiou introduces his own thought on a full gamut of intellectual concerns, from politics, psychoanalysis, and art to truth, desire, and the definition of philosophy itself. As well as Badiou’s reflections on the fall of communism and the β€˜War on Terror’, the book also includes an interview with the author.

Translated and edited by Oliver Feltham and Justin Clemens.

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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Infinite Thought by Alain Badiou has been praised for presenting complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner. Critics often highlight Badiou's engaging style and his ability to challenge conventional philosophical thinking. The collection is seen as a valuable introduction to his broader work, offering insights into themes like truth, politics, and the role of philosophy in contemporary society.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472572738

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 176

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Alain Badiou Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

About the Author

Alain Badiou teaches at the École Normale Supérieure and at the Collège International de Philosophie in Paris, France. In addition to several novels, plays and political essays, he has published a number of major philosophical works, including Being and Event (also available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series).

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