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Alain Badiou is widely recognized as one of the most important philosophers of our time. This concise and accessible book is the perfect introduction to his thought. Responding to Tarby’s questi
Alain Badiou is widely recognized as one of the most important philosophers of our time. This concise and accessible book is the perfect introduction to his thought. Responding to Tarby’s questi
