
Pill Pod 217 - Gaza vs. The United States of Exception: Agamben's Homo Sacer
PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast
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Sovereignty and Bare Life
This chapter explores the philosophical underpinnings of sovereignty through Agamben's concept of naked life, juxtaposing the rights of citizens with those in states of marginalization. By analyzing the biopolitical implications and historical skepticism of authority, it prompts a reevaluation of political power and civil rights amid modern crises.
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