{"title":"Series: Understanding Philosophy, Understanding Modernism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Philosophy, Understanding Modernism\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers to explore complex ideas across diverse fields, from the intricacies of philosophy and psychology to the dynamic landscapes of business and technology. These titles illuminate contemporary thought and practical wisdom, offering insightful perspectives that challenge and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into ethical concepts, economic strategies, or cultural narratives, this collection bridges the gap between academic discourse and everyday relevance. Readers can expect thoughtful examination grounded in modern contexts, enriching their understanding of the world and their place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"understanding-badiou-understanding-modernism-9781501384400","title":"Understanding Badiou, Understanding Modernism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn his philosophical project, aesthetic orientation and political leanings, Alain Badiou is a product of, and a leading advocate for, European modernism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the milieu of May 1968 to the contemporary ‘postmodern’ ethos, Badiou returns, time and again, to avant-garde modernist texts – aesthetic, political, philosophical and scientific – as inspiration for his response to present situations. Drawing upon disciplines as varied as architecture, cinema, theatre, music, history, mathematics, poetry and philosophy, \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Badiou, Understanding Modernism\u003c\/em\u003e shows how Badiou’s contribution to philosophy must be understood within the context of his decades-long conversation with modernist thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other volumes in the series, \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Badiou, Understanding Modernism\u003c\/em\u003e follows a three-part structure. The first section explores Badiou’s readings of aesthetic, political and scientific modernities; both introducing his system and pointing to how Badiou offers manifold readings of modernism. The middle portion of the book connects Badiou’s thought with the various strands of aesthetic, philosophical, amorous and political modernisms in relation to which it can be extended. The final section is a glossary of key concepts and categories that Badiou uses in his interface with modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601065558252,"sku":"9781501384400","price":401.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501384400-understanding-badiou-understanding-modernism.jpg?v=1777994498"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-understanding-philosophy-understanding-modernism.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}