Foucault: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Gary Gutting

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  • : 01 March 2005
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Description

Highlights Foucault's life and thought, showing his impact on society. Beginning with a brief biography to set the social and political stage, this VSI then tackles Foucault's thoughts on literature, in particular the avant-garde scene; his philosophical and historical work; and his treatment of knowledge and power in modern society.

Author description

Gary Gutting is considered a leading expert on Foucault. Currently Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, Gutting has published several works on Foucault, including French Philosophy in the Twentieth Century (CUP, 2001); Michel Foucault's Archaeology of Scientific Reason (CUP, 1989); and was the editor of he Cambridge Companion to Foucault (CUP, 1994).

Table of contents

1. Lives and Works; 2. Literature; 3. Politics; 4. Archaeology; 5. Genealogy; 6. The Masked Philosopher; 7. Madness; 8. Crime and Punishment; 9. Modern Sex; 10. Ancient Sex