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A discussion between alain badiou and simon critchley at labyrinth books, new york city march 6, 2006. Times higher education supplement badiou s argumentative vigour is undeniable. Badiou has written about the concepts of being, truth, event and the subject in a way that, he claims, is neither postmodern nor simply a repetition of modernity. But we are here to discuss and celebrate the newly translated, seminal work by alain badiou, being and event.
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Simon critchley, author of the faith of the faithless. A heroism of the decision, a politics of the event simon critchley. Fabien tarby is a philosopher and author of several books, including a study of the philosophy of alain badiou. Hachette uk has acquired nicholas brealey publishing in a deal that includes the companys u. The book of dead philosophers granta books, 2008 and vintage, 2009. David foulds has 34 books on goodreads with 424 ratings. Nick hornby discusses songs, books arts the harvard. Simon critchley born 27 february 1960 is an english philosopher and the hans jonas. Alain badiou is emeritus professor in philosophy at the ecole normale superieure, paris. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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