What is Agamben best known for investigating?
Quantum physics
Literary theory
State of exception
Metaphysics
Answer
The state of exception, a concept popularized by Giorgio Agamben, refers to the suspension of normal legal order during times of crisis or emergency. Agamben argues that this state is not an anomaly, but rather an inherent part of modern sovereignty, where the government assumes absolute power and can override individual rights and freedoms. It raises profound questions about the balance between security and liberty in contemporary societies.
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