The Passion of Michel FoucaultBased on extensive new research and a bold interpretation of the man and his texts, The Passion of Michel Foucault is a startling look at one of this century's most influential philosophers. It chronicles every stage of Foucault's personal and professional odyssey, from his early interest in dreams to his final preoccupation with sexuality and the nature of personal identity. |
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Page 38
... young man , he explained as they followed the coffin , " it was him , and all that he repre- sented ... that I wished to renounce . " Sartre's impact he summed up in a word : " terrorism . " 3 The Sartrean era that came to a formal end ...
... young man , he explained as they followed the coffin , " it was him , and all that he repre- sented ... that I wished to renounce . " Sartre's impact he summed up in a word : " terrorism . " 3 The Sartrean era that came to a formal end ...
Page 79
... young artists and musicians he was part of , which included the brilliant young composer Jean Barraqué , Foucault's friend and lover during the time he was grappling with his dream essay . " I owe my first great cultural jolt ...
... young artists and musicians he was part of , which included the brilliant young composer Jean Barraqué , Foucault's friend and lover during the time he was grappling with his dream essay . " I owe my first great cultural jolt ...
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... young man who had caught Foucault's eye , a graduate student named David . He invited Fou- cault and Wade to come in and warm themselves by the fireplace while he made a pot of coffee . Learning of the distinguished visitor , the young ...
... young man who had caught Foucault's eye , a graduate student named David . He invited Fou- cault and Wade to come in and warm themselves by the fireplace while he made a pot of coffee . Learning of the distinguished visitor , the young ...
Contents
THE DEATH OF THE AUTHOR | 13 |
WAITING FOR GODOT | 37 |
THE HEART LAID BARE | 66 |
Copyright | |
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