{"title":"Nicolas Truong","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicolas Truong is a notable author whose works delve into the realms of philosophy and psychology, offering readers deep and thought-provoking insights. Truong's writing explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships, providing fresh perspectives that resonate with both the heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eIn Praise of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with the renowned philosopher Alain Badiou, examines the concept of love from a philosophical standpoint. This book challenges common perceptions and invites readers to consider love as a bold and transformative force in a world often dominated by cynicism and pragmatism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear and engaging prose, Nicolas Truong's collection encourages readers to reflect on profound ideas, bridging the gap between theory and everyday life experiences. Whether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or new to the subject, Truong's works offer accessibility and depth that are sure to enrich your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-praise-of-love-by-alain-badiou-9781846687792","title":"In Praise Of Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new century, new threats to love . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLove without risks is like war without deaths – but, today, love is threatened by an alliance of liberalism and hedonism. Caught between consumerism and casual sexual encounters devoid of passion, love – without the key ingredient of chance – is in danger of withering on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, Alain Badiou takes on contemporary 'dating agency' conceptions of love that come complete with zero-risk insurance – like US zero-casualty bombs. He develops a new take on love that sees it as an adventure, and an opportunity for re-invention, in a constant exploration of otherness and difference that leads the individual out of an obsession with identity and self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiberal, libertine and libertarian reductions of love to instant pleasure and non-commitment bite the dust as Badiou invokes a supporting cast of thinkers from Plato to Lacan via Karl Marx to form a new narrative of romance, relationships and sex – a narrative that does not fear love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000648155372,"sku":"9781846687792","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13605373482845.jpg?v=1763293412"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nicolas-truong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}