What is Philosophy? A Lecture by Alain Badiou 2010

The author is a prominent philosopher and professor at prestigious institutions in Paris and Switzerland, known for his political activism and contributions to philosophical discourse. He has penned several influential works, including plays, novels, and key philosophical texts such as Being and Event and Ethics. His diverse writings encompass manifestos, critiques of contemporary politics, and explorations of subjects like metapolitics and aesthetics, establishing him as a significant figure in 21st-century philosophy.