{"title":"Dr Alex Ling","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Dr Alex Ling, a distinguished author in the realms of philosophy and psychology. Known for his insightful and engaging analyses, Dr Ling offers readers an enriching exploration of contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the key works in this category is \u003cem\u003eBadiou Reframed\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling interpretation of the complex ideas of French philosopher Alain Badiou. Dr Ling is masterful in making Badiou's challenging concepts more accessible, without losing the depth and nuance that make them profound. His ability to refract philosophical ideas through a modern lens allows readers to gain new perspectives and appreciation for these significant theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of philosophy or someone with a keen interest in psychological insights, Dr Alex Ling's works are a gateway to understanding and engaging with some of the most intriguing intellectual discussions of our time. Dive into this collection to uncover a world of thought-provoking ideas and enlightening analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"badiou-reframed-by-dr-alex-ling-9781780762609","title":"Badiou Reframed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has been regarded with suspicion by some, as an anti-postmodernist who dared to write about unfashionable concepts such as truth and meaning. But in recent years, the philosopher Alain Badiou has risen in prominence, pioneering new ways to produce, conceptualise and discover art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBadiou Reframed\u003c\/em\u003e is an original book about an original thinker which applies—for the first time—Badiou's philosophy to the visual arts. The six central concepts of this philosophy—'being and appearing', 'event and subject' and 'truth and ethics'—are elucidated through detailed analysis of a range of visual artworks, including Marcel Duchamp's readymades, the abstract paintings of Kazimir Malevich and Mark Rothko, Banksy's contemporary street art, the sculpture of Alberto Giacometti, Stephane Mallarme's visual poetry and Victor Fleming's classic film \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn focusing on Badiou's critical relationship with the visual arts, Alex Ling reinterprets and represents not only the man, but art itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768654221548,"sku":"9781780762609","price":101.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d9ade96ee36dd7d95a3e2f3e47107ea4.jpg?v=1756413662"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-alex-ling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}