Roudinesco and Badiou on Truth and Ethics
Elisabeth Roudinesco's biography of Jacques Lacan expands beyond his life to examine the history of a system of thought, sparking debates about the existence of multiple truths. Alain Badiou's new essay, 'L'Éthique,' frequently references Lacan in his attempt to define an ethics based on truths from politics, science, love, and art.
Key facts
- Elisabeth Roudinesco published a biography of Jacques Lacan.
- The biography aims to cover the history of a system of thought, not just Lacan's life.
- The publication provoked indignant protests questioning the existence of multiple truths.
- Alain Badiou's new essay is titled 'L'Éthique'.
- Badiou's essay often calls upon Lacan.
- Badiou seeks to define an ethics from truths of politics, science, love, and art.
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