Greece and the Reinvention of Politics

Alain Badiou examines the critical developments in Greece since 2011, considering it an open-air political lesson. He argues that the Greek opposition's failure to address the underlying contradictions of capitalism requires a consequential opposition inspired by emancipatory politics.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 30 January 2018
\n Publisher: Verso Books
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In a series of seven incisive interventions, Alain Badiou delves into the pivotal developments in Greece since 2011. Badiou views this Mediterranean country as a unique and enlightening political lesson, offering valuable insights into the broader global situation. Greece serves as a poignant example of the fundamental contradictions that plague Europe, and indeed, the world as it exists today—a world dominated by the authoritarian anarchy of capitalism. Despite the inspiring resistance of the Greeks against the hegemony of financial markets, Badiou recognizes the importance of addressing the underlying reasons behind this opposition's failure. While movementist politics may garner widespread sympathy, Badiou argues that they have limited impact, merely trapping movements in the negative weakness of their affects. Instead, Badiou advocates for a consequential opposition that draws inspiration from the emancipatory politics of the past, or what he refers to as the communist hypothesis. This opposition should align its compass with the guiding maxims proposed in this book, defining a clear direction for political action. By embracing the principles outlined in this text, Badiou believes that a transformative and emancipatory political movement can be sparked, one that aims to challenge the status quo and create a more just and equitable world.

\n Weight: 150g\n
Dimension: 140 x 209 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786634177\n \n