Understanding Foucault: a critical introduction

By:

"Schirato, Tony; Danaher, Geoff; Webb, Jen"

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Los Angeles; Sage; 2012Edition: 2nd edDescription: 208pISBN:

9781446252352

Subject(s):

"Foucault, Michel"

DDC classification:

194 SCH 2nd ed.

Summary: Michel Foucault is now regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He is known for his sensibility of critique and his commitment to movements for social change. His analysis of the ways our notions of truth, meaning, knowledge and reason are shaped by historical forces continues to influence thinkers around the world. Understanding Foucault offers a comprehensive introduction to Foucault′s work. The authors examine Foucault′s thinking in the context of the philosophies he engaged with during his career, and the events he participated in, including the student protests of 1968. A unique feature of the book is its consideration of recently published lectures and minor works, and the authors show how these illuminate and extend our understanding of Foucault′s major books. Understanding Foucault provides an accessible entrée to the world of this extraordinary and challenging philosopher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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Michel Foucault is now regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He is known for his sensibility of critique and his commitment to movements for social change. His analysis of the ways our notions of truth, meaning, knowledge and reason are shaped by historical forces continues to influence thinkers around the world.

Understanding Foucault offers a comprehensive introduction to Foucault′s work. The authors examine Foucault′s thinking in the context of the philosophies he engaged with during his career, and the events he participated in, including the student protests of 1968. A unique feature of the book is its consideration of recently published lectures and minor works, and the authors show how these illuminate and extend our understanding of Foucault′s major books.

Understanding Foucault provides an accessible entrée to the world of this extraordinary and challenging philosopher.

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