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The French philosopher Badiou turns his attention to love in this new book. He develops a new take on love that sees it as an adventure, and an opportunity for reinvention. 'One of the most important philosophers writing today.' Joan Copjec
Synopsis
The author takes on contemporary 'dating agency' conceptions of love that come complete with zero-risk insurance. 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.