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Single Idea 9811

[filed under theme 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence ]

Full Idea

It is of the essence of being to appear.

Gist of Idea

It is of the essence of being to appear

Source

Alain Badiou (Mathematics and Philosophy: grand and little [2004], p.16)

Book Ref

Badiou,Alain: 'Theoretical Writings' [Continuum 2006], p.16


A Reaction

Nice slogan. In my humble opinion 'continental' philosophy is well worth reading because, despite the fluffy rhetoric and the shameless egotism and the desire to shock the bourgeoisie, they occasionally make wonderfully thought-provoking remarks.