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Abandon Quote by Alain Badiou

“We know that communism is the right hypothesis. All those who abandon this hypothesis immediately resign themselves to the market economy, to parliamentary democracy-the form of state suited to capitalism-and to the inevitable and 'natural' character of the most monstrous inequalities.” quote by Alain Badiou
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“We know that communism is the right hypothesis. All those who abandon this hypothesis immediately resign themselves to the market economy, to parliamentary democracy-the form of state suited to capitalism-and to the inevitable and 'natural' character of the most monstrous inequalities.”

Alain Badiou

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Source Book: The Communist Hypothesis, 2014

Communism is presented as a correct theory; abandoning it leads to acceptance of capitalist structures and their inherent inequalities.

In simple terms: Leaving communism accepts capitalism and its inequalities.

Key Takeaway

Critically examine economic systems.

Themes

politics economics ideology inequality

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • academic debate
  • activist strategy

Key Concepts

marxist theory philosophy of history

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports communism as “right”?
  • How do we address market failures?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical benefits of mixed economies.

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