Communism event attracts 900

More than 900 people attended the recent conference ‘On the Idea of Communism’, organised by Birkbeck’s Institute for the Humanities. The event was originally intended for 180 people, but the venue was moved to accommodate the increasing demand for seats. Attracting delegates from all over the globe, the two day event featured speakers including Slavoj Zizek, Terry Eagleton and Alain Badiou. The symposium gathered philosophers to consider Communism as a philosophical concept, advocating a strong message: ‘From Plato onwards, Communism is the only political idea worthy of a philosopher.’

Click the links below to read more in the Financial Times and Guardian.

• Communism: a viable alternative?
• Move over Jacko, Idea of Communism is hottest ticket in town this weekend
• Lunch with the FT: Slavoj Zizek

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