Routledge Italian Thought Today: Bio-economy & Human Nature

Italian Thought Today offers English readers a critical update on contemporary debates regarding biopolitics within Italian intellectual circles. This collection serves as a vital resource for scholars and activists looking to understand the shifting landscape of political theory in the modern era. Since the release of foundational works like Agamben's Homo Sacer and Hardt and Negri's Empire, new voices have emerged to shape the field. This volume brings the work of influential thinkers such as Roberto Esposito, Paolo Virno, Christian Marazzi, and Andrea Fumagalli to the attention of the Anglophone academic community. By examining the evolving nature of biopolitics, the text addresses the difficulties in defining a concept that encompasses various political and social configurations. It provides a deep look into how bio-economy, human nature, and Christianity intersect in current theoretical humanities. This book is an essential addition for those studying political philosophy and the theoretical frameworks defining our current social reality.