Alain Badiou: Live Theory

167 Pages·2016·3.86 MB·English

by  Oliver Feltham

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Contents
Ackneogdwelments vi
Abbreviations Vll
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2 Maoiasnmtd h Dei alectic 32
3 Se-htteyoO rntolaongdy M tohdele ilonfCg h nage 84
4 LivBea diou 136
Notes 104
Bbiilography 152
NamIen dex 185
Acknowledgements
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