Being and Event

Authors: Alain Badiou

Key Ideas

1. Event as the fundamental concept

In 'Being and Event,' Alain Badiou introduces the concept of 'event' as the fundamental unit of thought and existence. He argues that events disrupt the order of being and create new possibilities for truth and subjectivity.

2. Event as rare and exceptional

According to Badiou, events are rare and exceptional occurrences that defy the deterministic structures of the world. They are unpredictable and extraordinary, and they have the potential to transform individuals and societies.

3. Four conditions of the event

Badiou proposes that an event must meet f....
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Quiz

1. What is the fundamental concept in 'Being and Event'?

a) Truth

b) Event

c) Subjectivity

d) Existence

2. According to Badiou, what are the four conditions of an event?

a) Sudden, caused, predictable, discernible

b) Sudden, uncaused, predictable, indiscernible

c) Gradual, caused, unpredictable, indiscernible

d) Gradual, uncaused, predictable, discernible

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