This edited transcript of conversations held in March 2012 offers an introduction to the ideas of French philosopher Alain Badiou, author of The Communist Hypothesis (2007). German philosopher Peter Engelmann inquires about “the idea of communism” in Badiou’s work, and Badiou discusses his political and philosophical influences, argues that communism is still valid as an alternative perspective in spite of past history, and examines contemporary political events and trends. Distributed by Wiley. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)