Neoliberalism As Biopolitical Concept.pdf

While neoliberalism is predominantly treated as a socio-economic issue in social sciences, the author aims to highlight its inherent political and philosophical characteristics, positioning neoliberalism as an implicit political issue. The analysis examines neoliberalism through the lenses of democracy, rule of law, sovereignty, and new techniques of social control.

The author argues that neoliberalism should be analyzed primarily as a political issue, not just an economic one. They draw on the works of Michel Foucault and Giorgio Agamben to frame their theoretical approach. Foucault's concept of biopolitics is central, as he sees liberalism as the generator of biopolitics. Agamben, meanwhile, focuses on the intersection of individualizing techniques and totalizing procedures in the body of power, introducing the concept of the 'camp' or 'logor' as the dominant paradigm of the West.

The author discusses liberal democracy as a political concept of modern society, arguing that neoliberalism represents a new form of societal organization, presented as a 'logor', illustrating the colonization of life and totalitarian management of life under the guise of freedom and individuality.

The text also explores the notion of a new political rationality in neoliberalism, manifesting as both a dominant market concept and a biopolitical concept. The author distinguishes between these two concepts, arguing that while the market concept colonizes politics and institutions with economic logic, the biopolitical concept sees politics as an immanent political issue, not a natural one.