In Praise Of Love. Book Summary

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Alain Badiou

What’s inside

This book is a passionate defense of love in the face of a contemporary world that devalues human relationships.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the depth of love
  • Examining the societal impact of love
  • Recognizing the political influence of love
  • Exploring the philosophical concepts of love

Key Points

  • The commercialization of Love
  • Rejection of safe Love
  • Emphasizing the risk in Love
  • Value of commitment in Love
  • Love as a political act

Who’s it For

  • Philosophers
  • Sociologists
  • Romance enthusiasts
  • Cultural critics

About the author

Alain Badiou, a French philosopher, previously a professor at the École Normale Supérieure and a founder of the faculty of Philosophy of the Université de Paris VIII.