In my view, only those who have had the courage to work…
“In my view, only those who have had the courage to work through Lacan's anti-philosophy without faltering deserve to be called 'contemporary philosophers'.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Contemporary Philosophy and Lacan by Alain Badiou, 2001
Only those who persist through Lacan’s challenging ideas without wavering earn the title of contemporary philosopher.
In simple terms: Enduring Lacan’s ideas earns philosophical credibility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty in philosophical study.
Themes
philosophy
challenge
perseverance
Mood
determined
introspective
Type
academic
motivational
When to use this quote
- graduate seminars
- self‑study
- philosophical forums
Key Concepts
Lacanian theory
contemporary thought
intellectual rigor
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to tackle difficult philosophy?
- How do you maintain focus when ideas seem opaque?
A Different Perspective
Lacan’s concepts can be inaccessible.