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Giorgio Agamben is an Italian philosopher born on April 22, 1942. His research spans various fields including language, politics, aesthetics, and ethics, particularly known for his analyses of language, power, and the state of human existence.

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Famous Giorgio Agamben Quotes

“Life and death are not properly scientific concepts but rather political concepts, which as such acquire a political meaning precisely only through a decision.”

Political Decision Concepts Acquire Life And Death

Book:The Omnibus Homo Sacer

Source: The Omnibus Homo Sacer

About the Author

Born: April 22, 1942
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 26

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The Omnibus Homo SacerRelated source material

State of ExceptionRelated source material

When the House Burns Down: From the Dialect of ThoughtRelated source material

Means Without End: Notes on PoliticsRelated source material

NuditiesRelated source material

The Kingdom and the Glory: For a Theological Genealogy of Economy and GovernmentRelated source material

What is an Apparatus?: And Other EssaysRelated source material

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