Parallax The Parallax View #133: Giorgio Agamben
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Jun 29, 2024 Tom Amarque and Andrew Sweeny dive into the intriguing philosophy of Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben, exploring his views on biopolitics, democracy, media control, and the history of concentration camps. They discuss Ivan Illich's criticism of institutionalized care, reflect on personal experiences with Agamben's work, and navigate the complexities of political perspectives and ideological diversity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Giorgio Agamben's Thoughts and Influence on Political Discourse
01:41 • 6min
Exploring Biopolitics, Civil War, and Democracy in Greek Polis
07:52 • 3min
Exploring the Influence of Ivan Illich on Care and Compassion
11:04 • 3min
Dark History of Medical Experiments and Political Uses of Concentration Camps
14:33 • 8min
Exploring Media Control, Totalitarianism, and the State of Exception
22:37 • 17min
Navigating Political Perspectives
39:30 • 13min