Philosophy for Militants

by Alain Badiou

Book Overview

An urgent and provocative account of the modern 'militant', a transformative figure at the front line of emancipatory politics. Around the world, recent events have seen the creation of a radical phalanx comprising students, the young, workers and immigrants. It is Badiou's contention that the politics of such militants should condition the tasks of philosophy, even as philosophy clarifies the truth of our political condition.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781688699
• ISBN13: 9781781688694
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Verso
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"