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Discover the thought-provoking exploration of modern romance in 'In Praise of Love' by Alain Badiou. This compelling book delves into the intricate landscape of love and relationships in a rapidly changing world. With a focus on the risks and adventures inherent in love, Badiou challenges contemporary concepts of romance shaped by liberalism and consumer culture. In an age where casual encounters often overshadow deep connections, Badiou argues for a revitalization of love as a profound exploration of otherness and difference. He artfully combines insights from philosophical giants such as Plato, Marx, and Lacan, calling for a narrative that embraces commitment and passion rather than retreating into the comforts of zero-risk romance. This 256-page masterpiece, published by Profile Books in 2012, is perfect for anyone seeking to understand love's complexities amidst modern challenges. Explore how love transforms identities, invites re-invention, and ultimately leads us to embrace the unpredictable and the unknown. Perfect for readers and thinkers alike, 'In Praise of Love' is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of relationships in today's society. *Condition: BRAND NEW* | *ISBN: 9781846687792* | *Ships fast and securely.*
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846687792
Year: 2012
Publisher: Profile Books
Pages: 256
Description:
A new century, new threats to love . . .
Love without risks is like war without deaths - but, today, love is threatened by an alliance of liberalism and hedonism. Caught between consumerism and casual sexual encounters devoid of passion, love - without the key ingredient of chance - is in danger of withering on the vine.
In In Praise of Love, Alain Badiou takes on contemporary 'dating agency' conceptions of love that come complete with zero-risk insurance - like US zero-casualty bombs. He develops a new take on love that sees it as an adventure, and an opportunity for re-invention, in a constant exploration of otherness and difference that leads the individual out of an obsession with identity and self.
Liberal, libertine and libertarian reductions of love to instant pleasure and non-commitment bite the dust as Badiou invokes a supporting cast of thinkers from Plato to Lacan via Karl Marx to form a new narrative of romance, relationships and sex - a narrative that does not fear love.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846687792
Year: 2012
Publisher: Profile Books
Pages: 256
Description:
A new century, new threats to love . . .
Love without risks is like war without deaths - but, today, love is threatened by an alliance of liberalism and hedonism. Caught between consumerism and casual sexual encounters devoid of passion, love - without the key ingredient of chance - is in danger of withering on the vine.
In In Praise of Love, Alain Badiou takes on contemporary 'dating agency' conceptions of love that come complete with zero-risk insurance - like US zero-casualty bombs. He develops a new take on love that sees it as an adventure, and an opportunity for re-invention, in a constant exploration of otherness and difference that leads the individual out of an obsession with identity and self.
Liberal, libertine and libertarian reductions of love to instant pleasure and non-commitment bite the dust as Badiou invokes a supporting cast of thinkers from Plato to Lacan via Karl Marx to form a new narrative of romance, relationships and sex - a narrative that does not fear love.