The Passion of Michel FoucaultA startling look at one of this century's most influential philosophers, the book 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 185
... recalls Defert , who was then a philosophy student , just finished with Khâgne , and more than ten years younger than Foucault . While pursuing his studies in Paris , Defert plunged into left - wing politics , becoming an active member ...
... recalls Defert , who was then a philosophy student , just finished with Khâgne , and more than ten years younger than Foucault . While pursuing his studies in Paris , Defert plunged into left - wing politics , becoming an active member ...
Page 283
... recalls , " There cannot be a general theory of psychoanalysis — everyone must do it for themselves . ' " The group decided to hike up to a nearby pool in the rocks . While a few of the young men took a midday swim , the others gathered ...
... recalls , " There cannot be a general theory of psychoanalysis — everyone must do it for themselves . ' " The group decided to hike up to a nearby pool in the rocks . While a few of the young men took a midday swim , the others gathered ...
Page 331
... recalls Badinter . " I spoke to the president of the Republic about these views of Foucault's , and he was very interested . " Above all , the two of them began to talk more deeply about personal matters . " We talked of life , of death ...
... recalls Badinter . " I spoke to the president of the Republic about these views of Foucault's , and he was very interested . " Above all , the two of them began to talk more deeply about personal matters . " We talked of life , of death ...
Contents
Preface | 5 |
THE DEATH OF THE AUTHOR | 13 |
WAITING FOR GODOT | 37 |
Copyright | |
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