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Pill Pod 217 - Gaza vs. The United States of Exception: Agamben's Homo Sacer

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Biopolitics and Sovereignty: A Critical Examination

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between biopolitics and sovereignty, invoking ideas from theorists like Foucault and Arendt. It critiques the evolution of political frameworks, examining how crises reveal the contingent nature of laws and sovereignty in both democratic and authoritarian systems. The narrative emphasizes the complexities of social contracts and the philosophical debates surrounding political legitimacy and governance.

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