by Alain Badiou · TIGRE DE PAPER · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788416855407
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In 'Petrograd, Xangai', Alain Badiou reflects on the two great revolutions of the 20th century: the Russian and the Chinese. Through a personal analysis, Badiou examines the intelligence and generosity of the thought that drove revolutionary action in both cities. Despite their eventual failure due to the coalition of various factors, the author highlights the valuable lessons that these experiences offer for those who believe in the future of communism. This essay invites reflection on the history and legacy of these transformative movements.
Alain Badiou is a French philosopher, formerly chair of Philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure and founder of the faculty of Philosophy of the Université de Paris VIII with Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault and Jean-François Lyotard. Badiou's work is heavily informed by philosophical applications of mathematics, in particular set theory and category theory. Badiou's "Being and Event" project considers the concepts of being, truth, event and the subject defined by a rejection of linguistic relativism seen as typical of postwar French thought. Unlike his peers, Badiou believes in the idea of universalism and truth. His work is notable for his widespread applications of various conceptions of indifference. Badiou has been involved in a number of political organisations, and regularly comments on political events. Badiou argues for a return of communism as a political force.
