Jessica Whyte is a political theorist whose work integrates political philosophy, intellectual history, and political economy. She analyzes contemporary forms of sovereignty, human rights, humanitarianism, and militarism. Her research emphasizes the connection between theory and practice in examining complex social and political phenomena.
Jessica Whyte explores the intersection of human rights and neoliberalism through extensive archival research. She reveals how neoliberals, viewing social welfare demands as threats post-World War II, reframed human rights to depoliticize civil society and safeguard private investments, shaping liberal identities.
Exploring Agamben's political philosophy, this work reframes his ideas as fundamentally redemptive rather than pessimistic. Jessica Whyte analyzes his critique of biopolitics, human rights, and the normalization of the state of exception, emphasizing how these contemporary catastrophes reveal opportunities for profane redemption. She delves into the significance of potentiality in his vision for new political forms and examines his connections to messianic traditions, ultimately presenting Agamben's thought as a catalyst for innovative political praxis in today's commodity culture.
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