Byung-Chul Han’s What is Power

YUSUF KRANDA
4 min readApr 28, 2024

A quick summary with 7 key thoughts

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Power. The word conjures images of tyrants, forceful commands, and unwavering control. But in his insightful work, What is Power?, South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues for a more nuanced understanding of this pervasive force. He challenges the traditional view of power as sole domination, instead proposing it as a complex interplay between individuals.

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