a phenomenon that gave rise to my first critical insight into the subtle ruse of power: the prevailing law threatened one with trouble, all to keep one out of trouble. Hence, I concluded that trouble is inevitable and the task, how best to make it, what best way to be in it.
Judith ButlerAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 24, 1956
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