First published 2013
In this candid interview, legendary philosopher Michel Foucault reflects on his lifelong relationship with the written word. From his school days to his groundbreaking works, Foucault unveils the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped his singular approach to the page. As he lays bare his creative process, family history, and sense of obligation to language, a striking portrait emerges of the man behind the ideas that revolutionized modern thought.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-reflection
Period: 20th-century
98 pages · Kindle Edition · Univ Of Minnesota Press