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The aim is to explore how ancient Greek thought, particularly through Aristotle, influences modern views on biopolitics and resistance.

Biopolitics and antipolitics in ancient Greek political thought

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Article investigates ancient Greek influences on biopolitics and resistance in society, implying relevance today.

The aim is to explore how ancient Greek thought, particularly through Aristotle, influences modern views on biopolitics and resistance.
Analyzes works of Aristotle alongside Foucault's lectures and Agamben's theory.
Examines cases of Socrates and Diogenes to illustrate concepts of biopolitics and antipolitics.
Compares Socratic resistance to biopolitical pressures with modern interpretations.
Socrates' choice to die rather than stop philosophizing demonstrates a unique resistance to biopolitical control.
Diogenes presents a more effective model of antipolitics that challenges the foundational assumptions of biopolitical frameworks.
The exploration of these ancient figures provides insights into contemporary forms of political resistance.

Paul Gorby (2026) studied this question.

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