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One of Agamben's seminal works is titled "Homo Sacer: ___ Power and Bare Life."

  • Sovereign

  • Moral

  • Financial

  • Celestial

Answer

**Sovereign power**, as expounded by Giorgio Agamben in his influential work "Homo Sacer," refers to the state's ability to exert absolute power over an individual's life and liberty, rendering them politically and legally excluded from society. This concept of sovereign power highlights the tension between the state's authority and the inherent value and rights of individuals within its jurisdiction.
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