The Idea of Communism

“From Plato onwards, Communism is the only political idea worthy of a philosopher” – Alain Badiou “Do not be afraid, join us, come back! You’ve had your anti-communist fun, and you are pardoned for it – time to get serious again!” – Slavoj Žižek In the aftermath of the financial crisis, in the public exposure [...]

Philippe Legrain at the Edinburgh Book Festival

A vision of a world fairer, safer, richer and greener. Thomas Friedman says the world is flat – Philippe Legrain doesn’t think so. What matters most to how you do in life is where you are born and who your parents are. Philippe’s envisioned world is one where the benefits and opportunities of the middle [...]