Agamben, Giorgio

The Open: Man and Animal (Crossing Aesthetics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780804747387
author:: Agamben, Giorgio
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Stanford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 13.97 x 1.52 x 21.59 centimetres
Genre:: Anthropology
Condition:: New
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The Open by Giorgio Agamben This philosophical work explores the concept of humanity and its relationship with the animal kingdom. Agamben examines how Western thought has constructed the distinction between man and animal, and how this distinction has impacted various disciplines such as philosophy, law, anthropology, medicine, and politics. Agamben's argument ranges from ancient texts to twentieth-century thinkers, shedding light on the profound implications of the human/animal distinction. By investigating the logical presuppositions of Western thought, Agamben reveals the complex history behind our understanding of what it means to be human. Through a nuanced analysis, Agamben challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about the nature of humanity and its place in the world.

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