“‘The communist hypothesis remains the good one, I do not see any other. If we have to abandon this hypothesis, then it is no longer worth doing anything at all in the field of collective action. Without the horizon of communism, without this Idea, there is nothing in the historical and political becoming of any interest to a philosopher. Let everyone bother about his own affairs, and let us stop talking about it."
I get the impression this is supposed to be somewhat provocative, but still, I cannot understand what reasoning has lead to him making this claim. If Nikbee or anyone else could explain this to me I would be more than grateful.