The Ambiguity of the Slave's Body - Unveiling the Theologico-Political Paradigm of Instrumentality
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2024-01-17
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This thesis examines how the paradigm of instrumentality is reflected in Giorgio Agamben’s conceptualisation of the slave’s body. Agamben’s understanding of the slave’s body is deeply rooted in the ancient ideas of Aristotle and forms the
basis of his understanding of slavery and the conditions of the slave. The thesis aims to analyse the conceptual shift from the modern capitalist view of the body as a means of production to a new form of existence defined by utility. It argues
that the paradigm of utility obscures the relationship between life, body, and personhood, perceiving life as a scientific fact. The thesis highlights the significance of the intertwined domains of law, politics, and religion in defining human existence.
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Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen