Giorgio Agamben
Born in 1942
Philosophy
Giorgio Agamben is a prominent Italian philosopher known for his work in political theory and continental philosophy.
Born in 1942, he studied law and philosophy, later attending Martin Heidegger's seminars.
Agamben gained international recognition with the publication of Homo Sacer in 1995, which sparked widespread scholarly interest.
His work explores themes of sovereignty, biopolitics, and the state of exception, drawing on thinkers like Foucault and Benjamin.
Agamben's writings have had a significant impact on various disciplines in the Anglo-American intellectual world.
His 20-year Homo Sacer project represents his most important contribution to political philosophy, examining the intersections of law, life, and state power.
