Theater of Cruelty

Alain Badiou

Simply earthlings

Migrant: How hospitable can one be expected to be? Those who do not belong anywhere become poets, because they have to invent a new form of world citizenship, writes Alain Badiou.
Anders Dunk -

Žižek as a Communist

COMMUNISM: On December 7, Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic Slavoj Žižek comes to Bergen to take part in the Holberg debate. During the debate he will explain why he is still a communist. He will also be interviewed by US economist Tyler Cowen.
Eivind Tjønneland -

Towards a united humanity

We live in the midst of a world historical drama where revolutionary hope must be kept equal. Only in this way can we build civilization for everyone, claims philosopher Alain Badiou.
Anders Dunk -

To the youth nowadays 

The aging Alain Badiou has written an advanced confirmation speech about existential torment as an opening towards a better society. 
Anders Dunk -

While we wait for communism

We are in the final phase of a reactionary period that has lasted for 40 years, says Alain Badiou: Soon the Communist idea will resurrect.
Mikkel Bolt -

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