{"product_id":"being-and-event","title":"Being and Event","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\"\u003eBeing and Event\u003c\/i\u003e is the centrepiece of Alain Badiou's oeuvre; it is the work that grounds his reputation as one of \u003c?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags\" \/\u003e\u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e's most original philosophers.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-awaited in translation, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\"\u003eBeing and Event\u003c\/i\u003e makes available to an English-speaking readership Badiou's groundbreaking work on set theory - the cornerstone of his whole philosophy.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis book makes the scope and aim of Badiou's whole philosophical project clear, enabling full comprehension of Badiou's significance for contemporary philosophy. In Being and Event, Badiou anchors this project by recasting the European philosophical tradition from Plato onwards, via a series of analyses of such key figures as Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hegel, Rousseau, and Lacan. He thus develops the basis for a history of philosophy rivalling those of Heidegger and Deleuze in its depth.This wide-ranging book is organised in a precise and novel manner, reflecting the philosophical rigour of Badiou's thought.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike many contemporary Continental philosophers, Badiou - who is also a novelist and dramatist - writes lucidly and cogently, making his work accessible and engaging.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis English language edition includes a new preface, written especially for this translation. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\"\u003eBeing and Event\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for Badiou's considerable following and anyone interested in contemporary Continental philosophy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 082649529X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.082649529X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Feltham, Oliver|Badiou, Alain\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245135462461,"sku":"BVV.082649529X.G","price":25.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/082649529X-0.jpg?v=1780435555","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/being-and-event","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}