Alain Badiou is arguably the most important and original
philosopher working in France today. Swimming against the tide of
postmodern orthodoxy, Badiou's thought revitalizes philosophy's
perennial attempt to provide a systematic theory of truth. This
volume, assembled with the collaboration of the author, presents
for the first time in English a comprehensive outline of Badiou's
ambitious system. Starting from the controversial assertion that
ontology is mathematics, this volume sets out the theory of the
emergence of truths from the singular relationship between a
subject and an event. Also included is a substantial excerpt from
Badiou's forthcoming work on the logics of appearance and the
concept of world, presented here in advance of its French
publication. Ranging from startling re-readings of canonical
figures (Spinoza, Kant and Hegel) to decisive engagements with
poetry, psychoanalysis and radical politics, Theoretical Writings
is an indispensable introduction to one of the great thinkers of
our time. The volume includes a preface by Alain Badiou, an
extensive editor's introduction, and a glossary of key terms.
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