Logics of Worlds: Being and Event II

Logics of Worlds is the sequel to Alain Badiou's masterpiece, Being and Event, and supplements his pioneering treatment of multiple being with a theory of the worlds in which truths and subjects make their mark. It ends with an impassioned call to live for an Idea.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 600 pages
\n Publication date: 24 January 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The logical continuation of Alain Badiou's masterpiece, Being and Event, is Logics of Worlds. In this profound work, Badiou addresses the questions left unanswered by Being and Event, while also engaging with his critics and presenting a daring and intricate theory of the worlds in which truths and subjects emerge. Building upon his pioneering exploration of multiple beings, Badiou introduces a materialist dialectic, a framework that examines the interplay between truths and subjects. He draws upon a wide range of philosophical predecessors, including Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Lacan, and Deleuze, to enrich his analysis. In the final chapter of Logics of Worlds, Badiou makes an impassioned plea for us to live for an Idea, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a vision that transcends individual existence and encompasses the collective aspirations of humanity. This thought-provoking sequel to Being and Event continues to inspire and challenge readers, pushing the boundaries of philosophical inquiry and offering a vision for a better world.

The logical continuation of Alain Badiou's masterpiece, Being and Event, is Logics of Worlds. In this profound work, Badiou addresses the questions left unanswered by Being and Event, while also engaging with his critics and presenting a daring and intricate theory of the worlds in which truths and subjects emerge. Building upon his pioneering exploration of multiple beings, Badiou introduces a materialist dialectic, a framework that examines the interplay between truths and subjects. He draws upon a wide range of philosophical predecessors, including Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Lacan, and Deleuze, to enrich his analysis. In the final chapter of Logics of Worlds, Badiou makes an impassioned plea for us to live for an Idea, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a vision that transcends individual existence and encompasses the collective aspirations of humanity. This thought-provoking sequel to Being and Event continues to inspire and challenge readers, pushing the boundaries of philosophical inquiry and offering a vision for a better world.

\n Weight: 730g\n
Dimension: 221 x 173 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350043015\n \n