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 135
... important than any of these estimable figures , though , was the example of Foucault's most powerful academic patron , Georges Dumézil ( 1898-1988 ) , who in 1970 would lead a successful campaign to have his protégé elected to the ...
... important than any of these estimable figures , though , was the example of Foucault's most powerful academic patron , Georges Dumézil ( 1898-1988 ) , who in 1970 would lead a successful campaign to have his protégé elected to the ...
Page 262
... important experiences : The life of his body was important to the life of his mind . " 55 It would be several years before Foucault himself would talk openly about S / M . His reticence is scarcely surprising . Along with incest and boy ...
... important experiences : The life of his body was important to the life of his mind . " 55 It would be several years before Foucault himself would talk openly about S / M . His reticence is scarcely surprising . Along with incest and boy ...
Page 298
... important intellectual associations in his life- and , certainly , one of the most important in Foucault's life , as well . " First of all , " Deleuze explained , " it is evident that there is not a single answer " to the simple ...
... important intellectual associations in his life- and , certainly , one of the most important in Foucault's life , as well . " First of all , " Deleuze explained , " it is evident that there is not a single answer " to the simple ...
Contents
Preface | 5 |
THE DEATH OF THE AUTHOR | 13 |
WAITING FOR GODOT | 37 |
Copyright | |
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