Philosophy and the Event

AN INTRO: BUT FOR THE SCHOLAR: Even if you are already well-versed in post-modern thought. And even if you have already studied Badiou's "Being and Event"; you will want to purchase this manuscript which goes a long way at clarifying Badiou's position and any obscurities from the previous technical work. This text is accessible, but it is still written in philosophical language. I'd call it "conversational-philosophical" language.This appears five years after"Being and Event"; and it takes up a methodology of the "Socratic dialogue" as a disclosure- tool. This text specifically centers the presentation of Badiou's position around the six specific steps of the "truth-procedure"; "3" in the unconscious and "3" in consciousness. The steps are: 1. Encounter; 2. Grasping; 3. Proposal; 4. Elaboration; 5. Incorporation; and 6. Positing. There is also a detailed articulation of "mediation", so nothing is left out. There is also an excellent discussion of "Art", which takes the place of "Religion" for badiou. "Art" is presented through a process of "4" moments, with each moment containing its own triad. It is very systematically presented.if you've already conquered "Being and Event", you'll have to mentally transpose this conversational- lexicon back into its technical predecessor. You won't run into the previous concepts. It's best to let this work stand on its own and then "stack the grids" to find convergence. You will not find "void-point", "excess of presentation", "trial of trajectory", law of ideas"; or a host of others. Badiou discusses his system in conversational language but does not "bridge concepts" for the reader. That work is left for you (SORRY).this book is tagged as an "introduction". But, You need to be a scholar of Badiou's thought to do the bridge- work. I consider it grad-level; and extremely informative. This new moment of entering "Plato's Academy" was a true joy for me. Tarby kept the conversation "tight" and "focused". At first, I was a little negative because I thought, "oh no, it is an introduction". But after finishing the first two chapters, I realized that this work is a "prize". I've seen some "average" ratings for this dialogue. I disagree completely. Forget that tag of "introduction". This is "Conversation" with philosophers who enjoy such conversations. "5" stars for certain.Just expect to do a little bridge-work.

A interesting book as a school requirement

This is essentially a dictated interview, largely interpreting some of the concepts and discussions argued in Badiou's mainstay titles. I'd recommend spending a similar amount on one of those, or simply looking to YouTube or Google.

amazing book

An excellent, lucid summary of Badiou's ideas - the interview format provides a concise and yet not over simplified account of his thinking over four decades

very good

Excellent Book.