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Dive into the profound exploration of political philosophy with this compelling book by Roberto Esposito, a renowned Italian thinker. This BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons, delves into the intricate relationship between human bodies and societal structures. Esposito draws a thought-provoking parallel between the immune system's protection against viruses and the law's role in safeguarding community harmony. As laws evolve to preserve peaceful coexistence, they mirror the immune system's response to threats, highlighting the critical function of immunization in both individual and collective contexts.
Through this lens of immunization, Esposito presents a sweeping analysis of contemporary biopolitics, underscoring how the modern world’s inclination toward safety has led to closed-off societies that eventually may face self-destructive outcomes. Readers will discover the tension between the need for security and the life-enhancing possibilities of embracing diversity within community boundaries. With 200 pages of stimulating content, this book is essential for students and scholars interested in political philosophy, sociology, and the dynamics of law and society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649146
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
This book by Roberto Esposito - a leading Italian political philosopher - is a highly original exploration of the relationship between human bodies and societies. The original function of law, even before it was codified, was to preserve peaceful cohabitation between people who were exposed to the risk of destructive conflict. Just as the human body's immune system protects the organism from deadly incursions by viruses and other threats, law also ensures the survival of the community in a life-threatening situation. It protects and prolongs life.
But the function of law as a form of immunization points to a more disturbing consideration. Like the individual body, the collective body can be immunized from the perceived danger only by allowing a little of what threatens it to enter its protective boundaries. This means that in order to escape the clutches of death, life is forced to incorporate within itself the lethal principle.
Starting from this reflection on the nature of immunization, Esposito offers a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary biopolitics. Never more than at present has the demand for immunization come to characterize all aspects of our existence. The more we feel at risk of being infiltrated and infected by foreign elements, the more the life of the individual and society closes off within its protective boundaries, forcing us to choose between a self-destructive outcome and a more radical alternative based on a new conception of community.
Through this lens of immunization, Esposito presents a sweeping analysis of contemporary biopolitics, underscoring how the modern world’s inclination toward safety has led to closed-off societies that eventually may face self-destructive outcomes. Readers will discover the tension between the need for security and the life-enhancing possibilities of embracing diversity within community boundaries. With 200 pages of stimulating content, this book is essential for students and scholars interested in political philosophy, sociology, and the dynamics of law and society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649146
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
This book by Roberto Esposito - a leading Italian political philosopher - is a highly original exploration of the relationship between human bodies and societies. The original function of law, even before it was codified, was to preserve peaceful cohabitation between people who were exposed to the risk of destructive conflict. Just as the human body's immune system protects the organism from deadly incursions by viruses and other threats, law also ensures the survival of the community in a life-threatening situation. It protects and prolongs life.
But the function of law as a form of immunization points to a more disturbing consideration. Like the individual body, the collective body can be immunized from the perceived danger only by allowing a little of what threatens it to enter its protective boundaries. This means that in order to escape the clutches of death, life is forced to incorporate within itself the lethal principle.
Starting from this reflection on the nature of immunization, Esposito offers a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary biopolitics. Never more than at present has the demand for immunization come to characterize all aspects of our existence. The more we feel at risk of being infiltrated and infected by foreign elements, the more the life of the individual and society closes off within its protective boundaries, forcing us to choose between a self-destructive outcome and a more radical alternative based on a new conception of community.