Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-288) and index.
Acknowledgements; Author's Note; 1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; 4. Further Reading; Notes; Index.
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Alain Badiou's Being and Event is the most original and significant work of French philosophy to have appeared in recent decades. It is the magnum opus of a thinker who is widely considered to have re-shaped the character and set new terms for the future development of philosophy in France and elsewhere. This book has been written very much with a view to clarifying Badiou's complex and demanding work for non-specialist readers. It offers guidance on:. - Philosophical and intellectual context. - Key themes. - Reading the text. - Reception and influence. - Further reading.