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Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power And Bare Life (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics),New
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The Work Of Giorgio Agamben, One Of Italy'S Most Important And Original Philosophers, Has Been Based On An Uncommon Erudition In Classical Traditions Of Philosophy And Rhetoric, The Grammarians Of Late Antiquity, Christian Theology, And Modern Philosophy. Recently, Agamben Has Begun To Direct His Thinking To The Constitution Of The Social And To Some Concrete, Ethicopolitical Conclusions Concerning The State Of Society Today, And The Place Of The Individual Within It.In Homo Sacer, Agamben Aims To Connect The Problem Of Pure Possibility, Potentiality, And Power With The Problem Of Political And Social Ethics In A Context Where The Latter Has Lost Its Previous Religious, Metaphysical, And Cultural Grounding. Taking His Cue From Foucault'S Fragmentary Analysis Of Biopolitics, Agamben Probes With Great Breadth, Intensity, And Acuteness The Covert Or Implicit Presence Of An Idea Of Biopolitics In The History Of Traditional Political Theory. He Argues That From The Earliest Treatises Of Political Theory, Notably In Aristotle'S Notion Of Man As A Political Animal, And Throughout The History Of Western Thinking About Sovereignty (Whether Of The King Or The State), A Notion Of Sovereignty As Power Over 'Life' Is Implicit.The Reason It Remains Merely Implicit Has To Do, According To Agamben, With The Way The Sacred, Or The Idea Of Sacrality, Becomes Indissociable From The Idea Of Sovereignty. Drawing Upon Carl Schmitt'S Idea Of The Sovereign'S Status As The Exception To The Rules He Safeguards, And On Anthropological Research That Reveals The Close Interlinking Of The Sacred And The Taboo, Agamben Defines The Sacred Person As One Who Can Be Killed And Yet Not Sacrificeda Paradox He Sees As Operative In The Status Of The Modern Individual Living In A System That Exerts Control Over The Collective 'Naked Life' Of All Individuals.
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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book has two hundred sixteen pages. It provides a comprehensive exploration of political and social ethics.
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- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Giorgio Agamben. He is recognized as one of Italy's most important philosophers.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of criticism. It delves into complex themes of sovereignty and biopolitics.
- Q: How should I approach reading this book? A: To read this book effectively, a basic understanding of political theory is helpful. It is suitable for readers interested in philosophical discussions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: No, this book is not particularly suitable for beginners. It addresses complex philosophical ideas that may require prior knowledge.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: This book explores themes of sovereignty, biopolitics, and the individual's role in society. It connects historical and contemporary philosophical ideas.
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- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is not part of a series. It stands alone as a significant work in political philosophy.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: No, this book does not contain illustrations. It focuses on text and philosophical argumentation.