| Description |
vi, 194 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. In universal history, everything is singular: 'discourse' -- 2. There is no 'a priori' that is not historical -- 3. Foucault's scepticism -- 4. Archaeology -- 5. Universalism, universals, epigenesis: the beginnings of Christianity -- 6. Notwithstanding Heidegger, man is an intelligent animal -- 7. The physical and human sciences: Foucault's programme -- 8. A sociological history of truths: knowledge, power, the set-up -- 9. Was Foucault a corrupter of the young? Was he the despair of the workers' movement? -- 10. Foucault and politics -- 11. Portrait of a samurai |
| Summary |
" A unique testimony by a scholar who knew Foucault well, this book succeeds briliantly in grasping the core of his thought and in stripping away the confusions and misunderstandings that have so often characterized the interpretation of Foucault and his work." -- Back cover |
| Analysis |
Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984 |
| Notes |
FIrst published in French as Foucault, Paris : Editions Albin Michel, 2008 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Originally published in French with title: Foucault, sa pensée, sa personne. Paris : Editions Albin Michel, 2008 |
| Subject |
Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
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Philosophers -- France -- 20th century.
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Philosophy, French -- 20th century.
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| Author |
Lloyd, Janet, 1934- translator
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| LC no. |
2011411117 |
| ISBN |
0745646417 (hbk.) |
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0745646425 (paperback) |
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9780745646411 (hbk.) |
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9780745646428 (paperback) |
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