On Biopolitics: An Inquiry into Nature and Language

Marco Piasentier's On Biopolitics explores the divide between nature and language in biopolitical theory, challenging traditional frameworks and proposing a new conceptual map. He investigates diverse philosophical models, from Heideggerian linguistic turn to post-Darwinian naturalism, and questions the command of language and the ends of nature. This interdisciplinary book is essential for scholars interested in exploring biopolitics beyond traditional perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his groundbreaking work, On Biopolitics, Marco Piasentier delves into one of the most enduring and profound questions in biopolitical theory: the profound divide between nature and language. Building upon Foucault's call to think philosophically and biologically, Piasentier embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical and methodological frameworks that have shaped the biopolitical discourse on nature and language, biology, and politics. Biopolitical theory emerges as the focal point of this interdisciplinary inquiry, encompassing a wide range of philosophical models, from the Heideggerian linguistic turn to post-Darwinian naturalism. Rather than viewing this divide as an impenetrable barrier, Piasentier sees it as a fertile ground for the creation of a new conceptual topography. By challenging the dominance of language and questioning the traditional notions of nature's ends, Piasentier seeks to dismantle the remnants of a "human, all too human worldview" that hinder our ability to think philosophically and biologically about biopolitics. This seminal work is a must-read for scholars in the humanities and social sciences who are eager to transcend the boundaries of nature and language debates and explore the complex interplay between biology, politics, and society. Through his meticulous analysis and innovative thinking, Piasentier offers a fresh perspective on biopolitics that challenges our preconceptions and opens up new avenues for understanding and analysis.

Weight: 249g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367518783