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Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben)

Philosophize This!

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This chapter explores a conversation on Giorgio Agamben's critiques of human rights, emphasizing the disconnect between legal protections and individual dignity. It delves into the historical inadequacies of human rights in preventing tyranny, drawing on insights from Simone Weil and notable historical examples.

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