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.”
About This Quote
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.
Critically examine economic systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic debate
- activist strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports communism as “right”?
- How do we address market failures?
May overlook practical benefits of mixed economies.