Philosophy in the Present Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition
by Badiou, Alain; Zizek, Slavoj
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- Hardcover
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- Title Philosophy in the Present
- Author Badiou, Alain; Zizek, Slavoj
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 80
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Polity Press
- Date 2009
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0745640966I4N00
- ISBN 9780745640969 / 0745640966
- Weight 0.66 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.44 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 1.12 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Philosophical
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010279143
- Dewey Decimal Code 110
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From the rear cover
Nothing less than philosophy is at stake because, according to Badiou, philosophy is nothing but interference and commitment and will not be restrained by academic discipline. Philosophy is strange and new, and yet speaks in the name of all - as Badiou shows with his theory of universality.
Similarly, Zizek believes that the philosopher must intervene, contrary to all expectations, in the key issues of the time. He can offer no direction, but this only shows that the question has been posed incorrectly: it is valid to change the terms of the debate and settle on philosophy as abnormality and excess.
At once an invitation to philosophy and an introduction to the thinking of two of the most topical and controversial philosophers writing today, this concise volume will be of great interest to students and general readers alike.