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“Just as love is the general power of self-love turned toward everyone as the construction of living thought, similarly, hope weaves the subjectivity of salvation, of the unity of thought and power, as a universality that is present in each ordeal, each victory. Each victory won, however localized, is universal.”

Quote by Alain Badiou

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Saint Paul: The Foundation of Universalism

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Alain Badiou
Alain Badiou

Alain Badiou is a renowned French philosopher born on January 17, 1937. His philosophical thought is based on mathematics and logic, emphasizing the close connection between politics and philosophy. Badiou's major works include 'Being and Event' and 'The Philosophy of Truth', which have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy. more

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