Alain Badiou

Alain Badiou is a French philosopher known for his innovative ideas about truth, ethics, and mathematics. He argues that real change and progress come from affirming universal truths, which can be found in events that transform our understanding of the world. In his philosophy, mathematics provides a foundation for these truths, serving as a precise language to describe change and the infinite possibilities of existence. Badiou challenges traditional ethics by suggesting that true ethics arise from the commitment to these truths and the transformative events they inspire, rather than from conventional moral codes.