First published 1986
Delve into the provocative world of philosopher Michel Foucault, whose radical theories on power, knowledge, and the human condition challenged the status quo. Explore his intellectual odyssey, from his early forays into psychiatry and criminology to his groundbreaking works on sexuality and the modern self. As Foucault's ideas ripple through diverse fields, his critics and admirers clash, grappling with the implications of his paradigm-shifting insights. Brace for a mind-expanding exploration of one of the 20th century's most influential and controversial thinkers.
Genres: biography, philosophy, 20th-century, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: intellectual-odyssey, paradigm-shifting-insights
Period: 20th-Century
255 pages · Paperback · Wiley-Blackwell