Alain Badiou Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alain Badiou.

Alain Badiou is a prominent French philosopher, mathematician, and political activist, born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1937. Known for his multifaceted contributions to various fields, Badiou's work revolves around the intersections of mathematics, philosophy, and political theory. He is associated with the philosophical school of thought known as "post-Marxism" and has written extensively on subjects like ontology, ethics, and aesthetics. Badiou's influential writings have sparked numerous debates and his ideas continue to shape contemporary political and philosophical discourse.

A Truth is the subjective development of that which is at on

A Truth is the subjective development of that which is at once both new and universal. New: that which is unforeseen by the order of creation. Universal: that which can interest, rightly, every human individual, according to his pure humanity.

Alain Badiou

Truth Order

Evil is the moment when I lack the strength to be true to th

Evil is the moment when I lack the strength to be true to the Good that compels me.

Alain Badiou

Strength

Evil is the interruption of a truth by the pressure of parti

Evil is the interruption of a truth by the pressure of particular or individual interests.

Alain Badiou

Truth