Binding: Paperback
Description: Born in 1926 in France Foucault is one of those rare philosophers who has become a cult figure. Over the course of his life he dabbled in drugs politics and the Paris SM scene all whilst striving to understand the deep concepts of identity knowledge and power. From aesthetics to the penal system; from madness and civilisation to avant - garde literature Foucault was happy to reject old models of thinking and replace them with versions that are still widely debated today. A major influence on Queer Theory and gender studies (he was openly gay and died of an AIDS - related illness in 1984) he also wrote on architecture history law medicine literature politics and of course philosophy. In this Very Short Introduction Gary Gutting presents a wide - ranging but non - systematic exploration of some highlights of Foucault's life and thought. Beginning with a brief biography to set the social and political stage he then tackles Foucault's thoughts on literature in particular the avant - garde scene; his philosophical and historical work; his treatment of knowledge and power in modern society; and his thoughts on sexuality. This new edition includes feminist criticisms of Foucault's apparently sexist treatment of the Jouy case as well as a new chapter offering a unified overview of the Coll ge de France lectures now a major focus of interest in Foucault. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Foucault: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Gutting Gary (John A. O'brien Chair In Philosophy (Emeritus) University Of Notre Dame)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198830788
Pages: 160 Pages, 12 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 12/1/2019
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Social & Political Philosophy