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Paul-Michel Foucault (UK: / ˈ f uː k oʊ /, US: / f uː ˈ k oʊ /; French: [pɔl miʃɛl fuko]; 15 October 1926 – 25 June 1984) was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, writer, political activist, and literary critic.
Apr 2, 2003 · Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was a French historian and philosopher, associated with the structuralist and post-structuralist movements. He has had strong influence not only in philosophy but also in a wide range of humanistic and social scientific disciplines.
Michel Foucault (born October 15, 1926, Poitiers, France—died June 25, 1984, Paris) was a French philosopher and historian, one of the most influential and controversial scholars of the post-World War II period.
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A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Michel Foucault, a major figure in 20th century French thought. Learn about his philosophical orientation, his historical research, his key concepts, and his influence in the humanities.
Aug 26, 2019 · Learn how Michel Foucault analysed how power and knowledge shape society and history. Discover his concepts of discipline, surveillance, sexuality, and resistance.
Foucault appropriately placed himself in the critical tradition of philosophical inquiry stemming from Kant, but his thought matured through the multiplicity of its engagements. He rejected both Hegelianism and Marxism but took both quite seriously.
An overview of the political ideas and influences of the French philosopher Michel Foucault, from his early Marxism to his later genealogical studies of power and discourse. Learn about his concepts of biopower, governmentality, sexuality, ethics, and more.